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by Donna Leon
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a contemplative and melancholic tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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The best books like Still Life are:
- 1Give Unto Others by Donna Leon0
- 2A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 3Into the Water by Paula Hawkins4.3
- 4The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 5Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 6Big Sky by Atkinson Kate4.2
- 7When Will There be Good News? by Kate Atkinson4.4#3
- 8Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry4.1#1
- 9The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie0
- 10Caramel Pecan Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke3.6
When beloved local artist Jane Neal is found dead in the woods near the picturesque village of Three Pines, Quebec, everyone assumes it was a tragic hunting accident. But Chief Inspector Armand Gamache suspects murder, and as he investigates the tight-knit community's secrets, he discovers that even the most charming villages can harbor deadly truths.
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by Emily Sullivan
4.42025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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by Paula Hawkins
4.32017386 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a dark and brooding tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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The Man Who Died Twice
Thursday Murder Club #2 (works standalone)by Richard Osman
4.62022400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and clever tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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by Jess Kidd
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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by Atkinson Kate
4.22019352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a melancholic but wry tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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When Will There be Good News?
Jackson Brodie #3 (works standalone)by Kate Atkinson
4.42008352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a darkly hopeful tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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Murder Runs in the Family
Magical Cats Mystery #1 (works standalone)by Tamara Berry
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and quirky tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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by Agatha Christie
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a cozy and clever tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
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by Joanne Fluke
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a cozy and comforting tone that will resonate with Still Life fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Still Life
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give Unto Others | Donna Leon | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Into the Water | Paula Hawkins | 4.3 | 2017 | 386 | Similar vibes |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Big Sky | Atkinson Kate | 4.2 | 2019 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| When Will There be Good News? | Kate Atkinson | 4.4 | 2008 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Murder Runs in the Family | Tamara Berry | 4.1 | 2025 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| The Murder at the Vicarage | Agatha Christie | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| Caramel Pecan Roll Murder | Joanne Fluke | 3.6 | 2022 | 288 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Still Life?
The most similar books to Still Life are Give Unto Others, A Death on Corfu, Into the Water.
What should I read after Still Life?
After finishing Still Life, readers most commonly pick up Give Unto Others next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Louise Penny, such as The Madness of Crowds.
Who writes books like Louise Penny?
Authors similar to Louise Penny include Clayton Rawson, Stuart Turton, Rex Stout, Richard Osman, Agatha Christie.
What genre is Still Life?
Still Life is a Mystery novel by Louise Penny, published in 2008.
How long is Still Life?
Still Life is 312 pages long.
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About Still Life
Read the series that inspired Three Pines on Prime Video.In Still Life, bestselling author Louise Penny introduces Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec.Winner of the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards.Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal. Jane Neal, a local fixture in the tiny hamlet of Three Pines, just north of the U.S. border, has been found dead in the woods. The locals are certain it's a tragic hunting accident and nothing more, but Gamache smells something foul in these remote woods, and is soon certain that Jane Neal died at the hands of someone much more sinister than a careless bowhunter.Still Life introduces not only an engaging series hero in Inspector Gamache, who commands his forces---and this series---with integrity and quiet courage, but also a winning and talented new writer of traditional mysteries in the person of Louise Penny.