Recs if you like The Queen of Poisons...

A collection of mysteries where the retirees, pensioners, and silver‑haired legends of small towns take crime into their own hands. Sometimes they are solving it, sometimes they causing it, and sometimes they might be doing a bit of both.

This includes book that have either mystery or thrillers as a primary or secondary genre. If you have recommendations to add please comment and I'll happily add them 💕

wise, funny main characters in their golden years who solve crimes and murders! think the thursday murder club, a man on the inside, etc.!

cosy murder mysteries when you want to curl up with your favourite tea and thickest blanket

Step into the role of a curious apothecary and pick some new poison for your next read.

This list is title-based. If you have any fiction book with title including a word "poison" feel free to comment.

books that are the basis for adaptations and other book-related films and TV shows being released in the U.S. in September 2026