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Richard Osman

Richard Osman Reading Order

4 series · 15 books · Born 1970-11-28

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Richard Osman is a British television personality and novelist best known for creating and hosting the long-running BBC quiz show Pointless. Since transitioning to fiction writing, he has become a bestselling mystery author, crafting clever whodunits that blend humor with intricate plotting. His Thursday Murder Club series, which follows a group of retirees investigating crimes in their retirement village, has become a global phenomenon, establishing Osman as one of contemporary fiction's most popular mystery writers.

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.

Start this series with The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World

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

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

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

Start this series with A Pointless History of the World(With: Alexander Armstrong)

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

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.

Start this series with The Thursday Murder Club

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

We Solve Murders Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2026)

Start with We Solve Murders and read in order.

Start this series with We Solve Murders

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1
We Solve Murders
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
We Chase Shadows
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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