The Thursday Murder Club

Surprisingly, I loved this. It's a bit of a slow burn and at first seems to fall prey to some trope-y stereotypes, but then it really morphs into something completely unexpected. I loved getting to know the characters, and I thought it was a lovely exploration of what it means to age and what it means to be a person after society no longer deems you valuable.

Recommended for:
- Fans of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series. A bit different in tone and vibe, but has that human element that works so well.
- Readers who want something a bit more gentle than a breakneck thriller or gory murder. I read a lot of this right before bed or in bed, and none of it kept me up at night.