Richard Osman announces fifth Thursday Murder Club book

Richard Osman, the popular co-host of the BBC game show Pointless, has shared exciting news with his fans. He announced that he has finished his fifth book in the Thursday Murder Club series. The book will be released later this year. Osman has become well-known for his successful writing career since he published his first novel in 2020. The Thursday Murder Club tells the story of a group of pensioners who solve a murder mystery. His books have been very popular, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. In his recent social media post, Osman revealed his new book has a word count of 94,026 and he encouraged fans to look forward to the book's title announcement soon. He expressed his joy with the milestone by stating, “And that's the fifth Thursday Murder Club book DONE! Out in September!” Fans responded with enthusiasm. Many shared personal stories about how much they enjoy his books and how they connect with loved ones. One fan mentioned their grandmother loved his stories, while another said they looked forward to reading his new book during sleepless nights with their newborn. In addition to his writing, Osman confirmed that a film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club is coming to Netflix. The movie will feature famous actors like Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. With both the book release and the film, 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for Richard Osman.