We Solve MurdersRichard Osman
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We Solve Murders
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A different cast with the same author's blend of crime and humour.
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4 Books Like The Thursday Murder Club
If you loved Richard Osman's an unlikely amateur detective team, warm humour, and a carefully layered murder mystery, start here.
A good next read doesn't have to repeat the same plot. These suggestions follow different connections to The Thursday Murder Club; use the explanation beside each pick to find the experience you want more of.
The picks below come from linked reading discussions and read-alike sources. “Why try it” explanations are editorial summaries. Order is a browsing guide, not a measured similarity ranking. How we choose →
The Charity Shop Detective AgencyPeter Boland
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The Charity Shop Detective Agency
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Amateur sleuths and community connections provide a cosy mystery alternative.
The Sunset Years of Agnes SharpLeonie Swann
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The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp
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Older protagonists and an eccentric mystery make this a close thematic neighbour.
The Bingo Hall DetectivesJonathan Whitelaw
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The Bingo Hall Detectives
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A community-based mystery for readers who enjoy a lighter investigative tone.
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Which book should I read after The Thursday Murder Club?
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Are these sequels or independent recommendations?
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Where do these suggestions come from?
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