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The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1)
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Laugh out loud funny!
“Always look where the action isn’t, because that’s where the action is.”
The Thursday Murder Club is an intelligent mystery about a group of senior citizens who find themselves in the center of a murder investigation.
Every Thursday, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron, residents of Coopers Chase Retirement Village, meet to review cold case murder files. Their former careers provide them with the expertise to solve crimes, but it is not until a current murder takes place that they truly put their skills to the test. Using their age and backgrounds to their advantage, these characters play against stereotypes to solve the crime.
I absolutely loved this book! It was the perfect distraction during Hurricane Zeta. It says a lot when a book can you make you laugh when there is the howling wind, sideways rain, and a very angry looking sky. This book is the perfect contrast-- It’s warm and funny with smart, witty, and lovable characters. The mysteries had my armchair detective skills working overtime, and the motley cast of characters kept me on my toes.
While the mysteries are multilayered and intriguing, the characters are what make this such a wonderful read. Filled with wit, humor, and charm, I hope we get to see this murder- solving crew again soon!
“Always look where the action isn’t, because that’s where the action is.”
The Thursday Murder Club is an intelligent mystery about a group of senior citizens who find themselves in the center of a murder investigation.
Every Thursday, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron, residents of Coopers Chase Retirement Village, meet to review cold case murder files. Their former careers provide them with the expertise to solve crimes, but it is not until a current murder takes place that they truly put their skills to the test. Using their age and backgrounds to their advantage, these characters play against stereotypes to solve the crime.
I absolutely loved this book! It was the perfect distraction during Hurricane Zeta. It says a lot when a book can you make you laugh when there is the howling wind, sideways rain, and a very angry looking sky. This book is the perfect contrast-- It’s warm and funny with smart, witty, and lovable characters. The mysteries had my armchair detective skills working overtime, and the motley cast of characters kept me on my toes.
While the mysteries are multilayered and intriguing, the characters are what make this such a wonderful read. Filled with wit, humor, and charm, I hope we get to see this murder- solving crew again soon!
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Reading Progress
September 5, 2020
– Shelved
(Hardcover Edition)
September 5, 2020
– Shelved as:
to-read
(Hardcover Edition)
October 25, 2020
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Started Reading
October 25, 2020
– Shelved
October 25, 2020
– Shelved as:
overdrive
October 28, 2020
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Finished Reading
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Oct 31, 2020 09:34AM
wonderful review, Meredith!
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Richard Osman is a funny character so I can believe this is a very funny book - nice review Meredith :)
This sounds so good, Meredith! I think I need to read it. Fantastic review. I hope you're staying safe.
WONDERFUL, Meredith! This senior citizen is adding it...
Fantastic review, Meredith! I've had my eye on this one. I love the cover, and it just sounds like it could be a gem of a book. Your review tells me my gut instinct may be spot on. :)
Wonderful review, Meredith!! I'm so glad to your positive rating for this one! Hope to read it soon!! 💖
Terrific review Meredith, hearing good things about this one ♥️
amazing review! 💗 this book sounds like fun. it seems i might be needing it too since the weather has been crazy here, always raining and heavy with thunderstorms. 😰
Debra wrote: "wonderful review, Meredith!"Thank you so much, Debra!
Oh this sounds so good! I could use a good laugh. I'm glad this ended up being a pleasant distraction during Zeta, and I'm glad you are ok! Great review Meredith!
Fine review, Meredith :)) Delighted to see you had such fun reading this book! :)) And good Zeta is behind & you safe and sound :)
If it can keep your mind off a hurricane, it is a must read! Terrific review and glad you are well! 🤗
ooh sounds like so much fun! A wonderful review Meredith!!! 😁
Fabulous review Meredith! Sounds like a good one!
Excellent review, Meredith! Your review makes me want to read this next.
Loved your review, Meredith! I think that any book that takes your mind off a hurricane is worth reading!
That's a bit different Meredith :-) I enjoyed the review. How's things going?
Be safe, Meredith dear. Oh, this sounds like my cup of tea! It reminds me of Dorothy Gilman as well as Sister Carol Anne O'Marie. Seniors have expertise coupled with wisdom and are perfect undercover!
Great review, Meredith!
Lucy wrote: "I loved the humour too, great review Meredith!"Thank you, Lucy! So glad you enjoyed this too!
Richard wrote: "Richard Osman is a funny character so I can believe this is a very funny book - nice review Meredith :)"Thank you, Richard!
Michael wrote: "This sounds so good, Meredith! I think I need to read it. Fantastic review. I hope you're staying safe."Thank you so much, Michael! I do hope you get the chance to read this! It was a nice change of pace.
Such a great review Meredith, I can't wait to read this one, hope you are ok after making it through the hurricane!!!
My favorite mystery — cozy, or otherwise — of 2020. (Book #2 expected in 2021.) Spectacular review!! And I'm super-happy you loved it, too!
Fergus wrote: "WONDERFUL, Meredith! This senior citizen is adding it..."Lol! I hope you love it, Fergus!
Melissa wrote: "Fantastic review, Meredith! I've had my eye on this one. I love the cover, and it just sounds like it could be a gem of a book. Your review tells me my gut instinct may be spot on. :)"Thank you, Melissa! I hope you get the chance to read this. It's a good one!
Julie wrote: "Wonderful review, Meredith!! I'm so glad to your positive rating for this one! Hope to read it soon!! 💖"Thank you, Julie! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!
Terrific review, Meredith! So happy to see that this book provided you with a much-needed distraction! It sounds really fun, and I'm looking forward to reading it. :)
Brilliant review Meredith !! I want to read this one :)
Great review Meredith! Sorry you were in the path of the hurricane! Being in Houston, I know how it feels to be in the middle of them - at least we have books when there’s no power! 😉
Maureen wrote: "Terrific review Meredith, hearing good things about this one ♥️"Thank you, Maureen! I hope you get the chance to read this!
Arini wrote: "amazing review! 💗 this book sounds like fun. it seems i might be needing it too since the weather has been crazy here, always raining and heavy with thunderstorms. 😰"Thank you, Arini! This book is the perfect contrast to bad weather!
JanB wrote: "Oh this sounds so good! I could use a good laugh. I'm glad this ended up being a pleasant distraction during Zeta, and I'm glad you are ok! Great review Meredith!"Thank you, Jan! I hope you get the chance to read this. It is so much fun!
Beata wrote: "Fine review, Meredith :)) Delighted to see you had such fun reading this book! :)) And good Zeta is behind & you safe and sound :)"Thank you so much, Beata! This book helped make the power outage bearable!
Jayme wrote: "If it can keep your mind off a hurricane, it is a must read! Terrific review and glad you are well! 🤗"Thank you so much, Jayme! It was the perfect distraction!
Tina wrote: "ooh sounds like so much fun! A wonderful review Meredith!!! 😁"Thank you so much, Tina!
Kendall wrote: "Fabulous review Meredith! Sounds like a good one!"Thank you, Kendall! It is!
Javier wrote: "Excellent review, Meredith! Your review makes me want to read this next."Thank you, Javier! If you do get the chance to read this, I hope you enjoy!
Cheri wrote: "Loved your review, Meredith! I think that any book that takes your mind off a hurricane is worth reading!"Thank you, Cheri! Agreed!
Wonderful review Meredith glad it took your mind off the hurricane books can do that.😁💓
Great review Meredith! So glad this was a good distraction during the storm! Glad also that you are ok! What scary times!
Petra-masx wrote: "That's a bit different Meredith :-) I enjoyed the review. How's things going?"Thank you, Petra! All is well!
C. wrote: "Be safe, Meredith dear. Oh, this sounds like my cup of tea! It reminds me of Dorothy Gilman as well as Sister Carol Anne O'Marie. Seniors have expertise coupled with wisdom and are perfect undercover!"Thank you, Carolyn! I hope you get the chance to read this one!
Sheyla ✎ wrote: "Great review, Meredith!"Thank you, Sheyla!
Jennifer wrote: "Such a great review Meredith, I can't wait to read this one, hope you are ok after making it through the hurricane!!!"Thank you, Jennifer! I am doing well. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
jendlo wrote: "My favorite mystery — cozy, or otherwise — of 2020. (Book #2 expected in 2021.) Spectacular review!! And I'm super-happy you loved it, too!"Thank you so much! I am so happy to know that there is going to be a book #2!
Yun wrote: "Terrific review, Meredith! So happy to see that this book provided you with a much-needed distraction! It sounds really fun, and I'm looking forward to reading it. :)"Thank you, Yun! You know a book is good when it can distract you from a hurricane, lol!
Lucy wrote: "Brilliant review Meredith !! I want to read this one :)"Thank you, Lucy! I hope you enjoy!
Suzy wrote: "Great review Meredith! Sorry you were in the path of the hurricane! Being in Houston, I know how it feels to be in the middle of them - at least we have books when there’s no power! 😉"Thank you, Suzy! You are right--I would have lost my mind without my books!
Lisa wrote: "Wonderful review Meredith glad it took your mind off the hurricane books can do that.😁💓"Thank you, Lisa! Books are magical!
