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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 The Busybody Book Club fans.
10 Best Books Like The Busybody Book Club
If you loved The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Busybody Book Club are:
- 1The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 2The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun4.4
- 3Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry4.1#1
- 4Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 5Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 6When Will There be Good News? by Kate Atkinson4.4#3
- 7The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict4.2
- 8My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 9Murder at Lincoln's Gala by Colleen Cambridge4.0
- 10A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
When a significant sum of money is stolen during a chaotic book club meeting in a small Cornish village, suspicion falls on member Michael—especially after he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. Now the five mismatched book club members, each with their own theories and secrets, must work together to prove Michael's innocence, solve a murder, and save their beloved community center before it's too late.
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Detailed Recommendations
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by Lilian Jackson Braun
4.42003256 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a gentle and whimsical tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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Murder Runs in the Family
Magical Cats Mystery #1 (works standalone)by Tamara Berry
4.12025256 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and quirky tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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by Anthony Horowitz
4.22017496 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a clever and methodical tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club 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 The Busybody Book Club fans.
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by Marie Benedict
4.22025310 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a scholarly and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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by Lee Hollis
4.02025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and engaging tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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by Colleen Cambridge
4.02025274 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a serious and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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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 The Busybody Book Club fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Busybody Book Club
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Closest match |
| The Cat Who Could Read Backwards | Lilian Jackson Braun | 4.4 | 2003 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| Murder Runs in the Family | Tamara Berry | 4.1 | 2025 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| When Will There be Good News? | Kate Atkinson | 4.4 | 2008 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Queens of Crime | Marie Benedict | 4.2 | 2025 | 310 | Similar vibes |
| My Father Always Finds Corpses | Lee Hollis | 4.0 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Lincoln's Gala | Colleen Cambridge | 4.0 | 2025 | 274 | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Busybody Book Club?
The most similar books to The Busybody Book Club are The Man Who Died Twice, The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, Murder Runs in the Family.
What should I read after The Busybody Book Club?
After finishing The Busybody Book Club, readers most commonly pick up The Man Who Died Twice next.
Who writes books like Freya Sampson?
Authors similar to Freya Sampson include Louise Penny, Richard Osman, M.C. Beaton.
What genre is The Busybody Book Club?
The Busybody Book Club is a Mystery novel by Freya Sampson, published in 2025. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is The Busybody Book Club?
The Busybody Book Club is 336 pages long.
About The Busybody Book Club
LibraryReads PickThey can’t even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder?Having recently moved from London to a small Cornish seaside village, Nova Davies started a book club at the local community center, but so far it’s a disaster. The five members disagree on everything, and to make matters worse, a significant sum of money is stolen during one of the meetings, putting the much-loved community center at risk.Suspicion for the theft falls on book club member Michael, especially when he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. But the book club has their own theories. Agatha Christie superfan Phyllis is determined to prove Michael’s been framed, while romance reader Arthur believes there’s a mystery woman involved, and teenage sci-fi fan Ash thinks dark forces are at play.While trying to locate Michael, solve the murder and recover the stolen money, each of them has their own secrets to protect. But despite the danger closing in, they won’t rest until they’ve cracked the case and gotten everyone safe at home with a book, where they belong.