How many books has Richard Osman written?

Richard Osman has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Richard Osman series?

Here are the first books in Richard Osman's series: BBC's Pointless: The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World; Non-Fiction: A Pointless History of the World(With: Alexander Armstrong); Thursday Murder Club: The Thursday Murder Club; We Solve Murders: We Solve Murders.

What order should I read Richard Osman's books?

We recommend reading Richard Osman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Richard Osman still writing new books?

Yes, Richard Osman has 2 ongoing series: Thursday Murder Club, We Solve Murders.

Richard Osman Reading Order

4 series · 15 books · Born November 28, 1970

Mystery & Thriller Non-Fiction

Richard Osman is a British author and television producer known for his engaging storytelling and wit. He has penned 15 works across four series, including the acclaimed Thursday Murder Club and We Solve Murders, alongside notable non-fiction and contributions to BBC's Pointless. Active from 2013 to 2026, he has made a significant impact in the mystery and comedy genre.

BBC's Pointless Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2017)

Start with The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World, the first of 5 books in the BBC's Pointless series.

#	Title
1	The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World 2013Buy 🇺🇸
2	The 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World 2014Buy 🇺🇸
3	The Very Pointless Quiz Book 2014Buy 🇺🇸
4	The A-Z of Pointless 2015Buy 🇺🇸
5	A Pointless History of the World 2017Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with A Pointless History of the World(With: Alexander Armstrong) and read in order.

#	Title
1	A Pointless History of the World(With: Alexander Armstrong) 2017Buy 🇺🇸
2	The World Cup of Everything 2017Buy 🇺🇸
3	Richard Osman's House of Games: 1,054 Questions to Test Your Wits, Wisdom and Imagination(With: Alan Connor) 2019Buy 🇺🇸

Thursday Murder Club Series

Ongoing

5 books (2020–2025)

Start with The Thursday Murder Club, the first of 5 books in the Thursday Murder Club series.

#	Title
1	The Thursday Murder Club 2020Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Man Who Died Twice 2021Buy 🇺🇸
3	The Bullet That Missed 2022Buy 🇺🇸
4	The Last Devil to Die 2023Buy 🇺🇸
5	The Impossible Fortune 2025Buy 🇺🇸

We Solve Murders Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2026)

Start with We Solve Murders and read in order.

#	Title
1	We Solve Murders 2024Buy 🇺🇸
2	We Chase Shadows 2026Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard Osman written?: Richard Osman has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Richard Osman series?: Here are the first books in Richard Osman's series: BBC's Pointless: The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World; Non-Fiction: A Pointless History of the World(With: Alexander Armstrong); Thursday Murder Club: The Thursday Murder Club; We Solve Murders: We Solve Murders.
What order should I read Richard Osman's books?: We recommend reading Richard Osman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Richard Osman still writing new books?: Yes, Richard Osman has 2 ongoing series: Thursday Murder Club, We Solve Murders.