Mystery · Free kit
The Thursday Murder Club
At Coopers Chase, a luxury retirement village in the Kentish Weald, four residents meet every Thursday in the Jigsaw Room to pick apart old murder files. Elizabeth will not say what she used to do. Joyce has a diary, a nurse's eye, and cake. Ibrahim brings the psychiatrist's notebook. Ron brings the union-hall volume. When a killing happens on their doorstep — and then another — the club gets the live case they have been practicing for. Funny, twisty, and sneakily sad about memory, friendship, and who still gets taken seriously after seventy.
“We have forgotten our manners, Detective Chief Inspector. We haven't offered you any cake.”
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Plan your meeting
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Craft
- Overall4
- Plot4
- Characters5
- World building4
- Ending3
How it feels
- Spice—
- Tears3
- Surprises4
- Humor5
- Comfort4
What’s in this kit
Everything below is free — open a section, use it at your meeting, or print what you need. No account required.
- Discussion Questions20 book-specific questions labeled warm-up, debate, and deep dive.
- Icebreakers15 fast warm-ups about the reader — not the plot.
- CharactersProfiles, dynamics map, and superlative awards.
- Trivia20 interactive questions from easy to hard.
- Would You Rather25 impossible choices inspired by the book.
- BingoPrintable book-club bingo for reading and live discussion.
- This or That40 rapid-fire choices plus a 60-second speed round.
- Speed DebatesPick a side and defend it against the clock.
- Hosting GuideShopping list, timeline, surprise touch, and wrap-up.
- PrintablesStickers, quote cards, invites, and review sheets.
How to run your meeting
1. Warm up
Start with icebreakers or a quick trivia round.
2. Discuss
Use the labeled discussion questions — warm-up to deep dive.
3. Play & wrap
Would You Rather, bingo, or a speed debate — then rate the book.
Frequently asked questions
Is this The Thursday Murder Club book club kit free?+
Yes. Everything on this page is free — discussion questions, games, trivia, and hosting tips. No account required.
Does this kit spoil The Thursday Murder Club?+
Yes. Discussion questions, trivia, character material, superlatives, bingo, and debates assume you know both murders, the extra bones in the Garden of Eternal Rest, Penny and John's secret, Bogdan's confession, Bernard's letter, and who buys Coopers Chase. Finish the novel first. Icebreakers are about the reader, not the plot. Content note: the book includes murder, dementia, suicide, a historic killing of a young woman, and a drug-trade backstory. Give your group a content note, and skip or pause if anyone needs to.
What's in the Premium Kit?+
The Premium Kit on Etsy is the full printable pack: discussion guide, character cards, trivia, bingo, games, hosting checklist, and review sheets — ready to print for your meeting.
How long should our The Thursday Murder Club meeting run?+
Plan 70–80 minutes. This one talks easily: 10 minutes of icebreakers, 10 minutes of trivia, 30–35 minutes of discussion (Elizabeth's methods, Penny's choice, the ending), 10–15 minutes of a speed debate or Would You Rather, then wrap-up. Use the Hosting Guide for a minute-by-minute outline.
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