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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 Cat Who Could Read Backwards fans.
10 Best Books Like The Cat Who Could Read Backwards
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The best books like The Cat Who Could Read Backwards are:
- 1The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 2The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson0
- 3Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry4.1#1
- 4The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman4.3Series starter
- 5Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 6Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 7My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 8A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 9The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 10Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich0
When award-winning reporter Jim Qwilleran teams up with his brilliant Siamese cat Koko to investigate the mysterious world of modern art, they discover that Koko's unusual ability to read backwards might be the key to solving a puzzling crime. This unlikely detective duo must navigate through gallery openings and artistic intrigue to uncover the truth behind a murder that has the art world buzzing.
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by Freya Sampson
02025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and lighthearted tone that will resonate with The Cat Who Could Read Backwards 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 Cat Who Could Read Backwards fans.
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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 mystery shares a warmly humorous tone that will resonate with The Cat Who Could Read Backwards 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 Cat Who Could Read Backwards 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 Cat Who Could Read Backwards 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 Cat Who Could Read Backwards fans.
8
by Emily Sullivan
4.42025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with The Cat Who Could Read Backwards fans.
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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 Cat Who Could Read Backwards fans.
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by Janet Evanovich
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and familiar tone that will resonate with The Cat Who Could Read Backwards fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Cat Who Could Read Backwards
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Closest match |
| The Busybody Book Club | Freya Sampson | 0 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Murder Runs in the Family | Tamara Berry | 4.1 | 2025 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| The Thursday Murder Club📚 Series starter | Richard Osman | 4.3 | 2020 | 384 | Start a new series |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| My Father Always Finds Corpses | Lee Hollis | 4.0 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| The Quiche of Death | M.C. Beaton | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| Dirty Thirty | Janet Evanovich | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Cat Who Could Read Backwards?
The most similar books to The Cat Who Could Read Backwards are The Man Who Died Twice, The Busybody Book Club, Murder Runs in the Family.
What should I read after The Cat Who Could Read Backwards?
After finishing The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, readers most commonly pick up The Man Who Died Twice next.
Who writes books like Lilian Jackson Braun?
Authors similar to Lilian Jackson Braun include Clayton Rawson, Stuart Turton, Rex Stout, Richard Osman, Agatha Christie.
What genre is The Cat Who Could Read Backwards?
The Cat Who Could Read Backwards is a Mystery novel by Lilian Jackson Braun, published in 2003. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is The Cat Who Could Read Backwards?
The Cat Who Could Read Backwards is 256 pages long.
About The Cat Who Could Read Backwards
The first appearance in hardcover of the first installment of the author's ever-popular series features the unusual detective team of award-winning reporter Jim Qwilleran and Koko, his brilliant Siamese cat, who penetrate the world of modern art to solve a mystery. 135,000 first printing."