The Thursday Murder Club
The Thursday Murder Club is Richard Osman's debut mystery novel, first published in London by Viking (Penguin Random House) on 3 September 2020. Four pensioners at a Kent retirement village set out to solve the murder of a property developer. It was the UK Christmas number one in 2020.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Penguin Books, 2020
- First published
- Viking (Penguin Random House), London, 2020
The first edition of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman was published in London by Penguin Books in 2020. We track 2 editions.
Which edition do you have?
First edition
- 1st Penguin Books2020 Paperback I own The Thursday Murder Club, Penguin Books 2020 Log in to want this
Later and other editions
- Pamela Dorman Books2020 Hardback I own The Thursday Murder Club, Pamela Dorman Books 2020 Log in to want this
We have not yet researched the issue points for this book. If you know how to tell the first from later printings, tell us and we will credit you once it is checked against a second source.
Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- The Thursday Murder Club film, 2025
Read next
- Followed by
- The Man Who Died Twice
In print
- Editions recorded
- 11 on Open Library, 4 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 10 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
More by Richard Osman
CollectorsNot sure which edition you have, or want to tell other collectors about your copy?
Ask a question
Write a review
Read it or own it? Share what The Thursday Murder Club is like to read or collect.
Know what you are looking at
How to Identify a First Edition
To identify a first edition, check that your copy is the first printing of the first edition. Read the copyright …
Read the guide →6 min readBook Condition Grading: Fine to Poor Explained
Book condition grading uses a six-step trade scale: Fine, Near Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. Collectors grade the …
Read the guide →7 min readDust Jackets Explained: Why the Jacket Drives a Book's Value
For most books published since the 1920s, the original dust jacket carries a large share of the value, often most …
Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
Who published the first edition of The Thursday Murder Club?
The first edition of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman was published in London by Penguin Books in 2020.
How many editions of The Thursday Murder Club are there?
We track 2 editions of The Thursday Murder Club, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Thursday Murder Club been adapted?
Yes, including The Thursday Murder Club (film, 2025), according to Wikidata.
What should I read after The Thursday Murder Club?
In order, it is followed by The Man Who Died Twice, according to Wikidata.
Where these facts come from
- The Thursday Murder Club, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Thursday Murder Club, Open Library (openlibrary.org)
- The Thursday Murder Club, Wikidata (wikidata.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 30 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.