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The Thursday Murder Club
Start of Thursday Murder Club seriesby Richard Osman
4.32020384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to The Busybody Book Club — fans consistently love both.
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.
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The best books like The Busybody Book Club are:
- 1The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman4.3Series starter
- 2Still Life by Louise Penny4.3#1
- 3The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 4The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid) by Nita Prose4.4
- 5My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 6Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch4.4
- 7Caramel Pecan Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke3.6
- 8The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun4.4
- 9The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 10One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman4.2
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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Still Life
Inspector Gamache #1 (works standalone)by Louise Penny
4.32008312 pages
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as The Busybody Book Club.
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The Quiche of Death
Agatha Raisin #1 (works standalone)by M.C. Beaton
02010
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and cozy tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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by Nita Prose
4.42025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a warm and hopeful 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 Christina Lynch
4.42024384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a heartwarming and witty tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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by Joanne Fluke
3.62022288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a cozy and comforting tone that will resonate with The Busybody Book Club fans.
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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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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.
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by Abbi Waxman
4.22025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a sardonic but hopeful 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 Thursday Murder Club📚 Series starter | Richard Osman | 4.3 | 2020 | 384 | Start a new series |
| Still Life | Louise Penny | 4.3 | 2008 | 312 | Similar vibes |
| The Quiche of Death | M.C. Beaton | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid) | Nita Prose | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| My Father Always Finds Corpses | Lee Hollis | 4.0 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Pony Confidential | Christina Lynch | 4.4 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Caramel Pecan Roll Murder | Joanne Fluke | 3.6 | 2022 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| The Cat Who Could Read Backwards | Lilian Jackson Braun | 4.4 | 2003 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| One Death at a Time | Abbi Waxman | 4.2 | 2025 | 400 | 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 Thursday Murder Club, Still Life, The Quiche of Death.
What should I read after The Busybody Book Club?
After finishing The Busybody Book Club, readers most commonly pick up The Thursday Murder Club 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.