10 Best Books Like The Thursday Murder Club
If you loved The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Thursday Murder Club are:
- 1The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun4.4
- 2Game On by Janet Evanovich0
- 3Give Unto Others by Donna Leon0
- 4Judgment Prey by John Sandford0
- 5Shadow of the Solstice by Anne Hillerman0
- 6Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson4.0
- 7Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen4.2
- 8The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson0
- 9My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 10Murder at Lincoln's Gala by Colleen Cambridge4.0

Four residents of a quiet retirement village meet weekly to investigate cold cases for fun, but when a real murder happens on their doorstep, they find themselves in the middle of a dangerous conspira
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Thursday Murder Club
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat Who Could Read Backwards | Lilian Jackson Braun | 4.4 | 2003 | 256 | Closest match |
| Game On | Janet Evanovich | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Give Unto Others | Donna Leon | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Judgment Prey | John Sandford | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Shadow of the Solstice | Anne Hillerman | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Death at the Sign of the Rook | Kate Atkinson | 4.0 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Her Royal Spyness | Rhys Bowen | 4.2 | 2007 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Busybody Book Club | Freya Sampson | 0 | 2025 | 336 | 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Thursday Murder Club?
The most similar books to The Thursday Murder Club are The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, Game On, Give Unto Others.
What should I read after The Thursday Murder Club?
After finishing The Thursday Murder Club, readers most commonly pick up The Cat Who Could Read Backwards next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Richard Osman, such as We Solve Murders: A Novel.
Who writes books like Richard Osman?
Authors similar to Richard Osman include Louise Penny, M.C. Beaton.
What genre is The Thursday Murder Club?
The Thursday Murder Club is a Mystery novel by Richard Osman, published in 2020. It features elements of Elderly Detectives, Retirement Community, Found Family.
How long is The Thursday Murder Club?
The Thursday Murder Club is 384 pages long.
About The Thursday Murder Club
Four residents of a quiet retirement village meet weekly to investigate cold cases for fun, but when a real murder happens on their doorstep, they find themselves in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. Osman creates delightful cozy mystery that celebrates the wisdom, humor, and detective skills of elderly protagonists while exploring themes of aging, friendship, and purpose. A bestselling series that proves that retirement doesn't mean retirement from adventure, this novel explores themes of found family, the value of experience, and staying mentally sharp while featuring charming characters who prove that age brings cunning, not weakness, in solving crimes.











