Recs if you like Good Joy, Bad Joy: A Novel...

books whose main characters are older and disillusioned with life and go on a little adventure that melts their hearts (and heals yours)

Stories of the elderly misbehaving at astonishing rates! Murder, robbery, and fraud abound!

This list is typically focused on elderly protagonists that currently partake in crimes. I will consider books concerning elderly protagonists that committed crimes when they were younger and are dealing with the consequences later in life. Any and all crimes count, but preferential treatment is given to murder.

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

All the 2026 BOTM monthly, add on, and Allurial titles

a collection of books im interested in which are releasing this year (2026). no particular order

Second chances, found family, cranky but comedic old folks. No 20 somethings as main character's here!

Books that were/are Barnes & Noble Monthly Picks, Books of the year, Hot Coffee Hot Books, or Book Club picks.

book with mature person as the main character