I think more books should be about old people getting into shenanigans. There is this small part of the book space with the stories of people who find the meaning of their life or mess others up because they don't care anymore. These are their stories , hilarious, emotional, heartwarming and heartbreaking, each unique...
Hope they make you feel alive!
created by Rosemaryfell
last updated January, 2026

I haven't read it yet, but I think "The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher" by E.M. Anderson would fit on this list!
Oh, I love this theme!
You're under no obligation to add this to your list but if you're open to recommendations, The Invisible Women's Club by Helen Paris is a good one with two 'mature' FMCs (one middle aged, one retired) fighting to save an allotment. They get into some shenanigans, but it's mostly about them forging their friendship and finding purpose đ