A friend recommended them some time ago, but the waiting list is very long.

They were creative stories and fun reads.

They were delightful and I think could make a clever movie if done well.

Spielberg's production company picked it up, to be directed by Chris Columbus, and starring Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, and Pierce Brosnan. No word on casting for Joyce's character yet. It should be well done!

I haven’t seen a movie in years, but I might see this one. I really enjoyed the books.

No, but you are the second person to mention this to me this week, and I'd never heard of Thursday Murder Club previously!

I have read all of them-- and have really enjoyed them! I especially loved the last one. I have never given a "cozy mystery" a rating over 3.5 stars but I rated this last one 5 stars!

I did know they were making a movie but I hadn't seen the cast list. Wow! Thank you for sharing.

I don’t know how I have missed these! Thsnks for the post, I will take a look. And i will certainly watch anything with Helen Mirren, I so admire her.

Kswl, be sure to read them in order!

Local, they are worth the wait! I also had to wait.

I think I like them so much because the main characters are wonderful. If I don't like most of the characters, I will often abandon a book.

ETA. I am naming my next dog Bogdan.

I read about the movie earlier this week and was interested. Do you think one should red the books (or at least one) before seeing the movie?

Who knows? Some movies follow the books, and some don't. But it's a fun read.

Not too long a wait on Kindle.

Why would you have ANY wait on Kindle? (Obviously, I know nothing about Kindle!)

ETA: or is that a kindle joke? ;-)

Okay sushipup2 - based upon your comment that “it’s a fun read“ + Funkyart’s 5 star rating for the most recent book in the series, I just ordered a copy. Thought about ordering all of them - as this first one in the series has the lowest rating on Goodreads - but decided to wait.

Straitlover, yes, read the books first. They are quick reads and really lots of fun and the mysteries are good at the same time. I always read the books before any movie.

I think that Julie Walters (Molly Weasley) would be 100% perfect as Joyce, but I know that she's dealing with health issues. And there are 4 books, in case there are more movies to follow, and that would be a large commitment.

Cyn427 - I always read the book first also! In fact, I’ve never read ”Rebecca” - and my oldest daughter really liked that book when she read it for school back in 8th or 9th grade - so, the movie is STILL sitting in my ”List” on Netflix. My daughter dropped a copy over the other day because she wants to watch the movie together.