WBRL's Recommended Reads Starring Seniors
Who says adventure is for the young? The seniors starring in these books are solving murders, assassinating enemies, and finding new purposes in life!
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The Thursday Murder Club
By Richard Osman
In a seemingly, peaceful retirement center, there is a club for every interest you can think of—even amateur crime-solving. Four members of the Thursday Murder Club meet weekly to discuss cold case files. But when a murder occurs in their idyllic community, the septuagenarians put the cold cases aside to work on their first live case. Readers will be immediately taken with the quirky cast of characters and their unapologetic zest for life in this book!
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper: a Novel
By Phaedra Patrick
This cozy novel will leave you feeling charmed as it’s a reminder that it’s never too late to find a new path in life. Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur lives a life of habit, following the exact routine he did when his wife was still alive. But on the one-year anniversary of Miriam’s death, Arthur decides to do something different and rummages through her belongings that he hasn’t had the heart to sort through yet. Unboxing a mysterious golden bracelet with eight distinctive charms sets Arthur on a global journey to find the story behind each ornament.
Killers of a Certain Age
By Deanna Raybourn
Fans of the 2010 action/comedy Red will love this mystery novel about assassins brought back from the brink of retirement. Since their 20s, Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie have worked for the Museum, an international organization originally created to hunt Nazis. Now the women are going on an all-expenses-paid cruise, courtesy of the Museum, to celebrate their retirement. It quickly becomes apparent that they are now the targets for elimination. Who put out the hit? Why would someone want them dead? And most importantly, who would be foolish enough to underestimate four assassins with over 80 years of experience between them?
Remarkably Bright Creatures
By Shelby Van Pelt
This popular book has made its rounds in our library! This title has captivated staff members and patrons and even starred in WBRL’s own book club! After the death of Tova’s husband, she begins working at the aquarium. Keeping busy is the best way she copes, ever since her son vanished when he was eighteen. At the aquarium, she prides herself on keeping the glass clean while chatting with the residents, especially Marcellus the grumpy, giant Pacific octopus. In addition to the human characters, readers see Marcellus’ point of view as he pieces together information that may help Tova in her search for peace. Looking for a book club read? WBRL has 15 copies available to borrow in our Book Club collection.
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
By Anna Johnston
This heartwarming story sees a case of mistaken identity leading a lonely elderly man to a family. Frederick was born with kindness to give, but at eighty-two he’s lonely, broke, and on the brink of homelessness. That is until he is mistaken for Bernard Greer, a grumpy man living at a long-term care home. Now all Frederick must do is keep up the charade and pray that his look-alike never shows up. However, as Frederick navigates Bernard’s life, he is leaving it better than he found it, and the new attitude Bernard has adopted is making people suspicious.
About the author
Jessie Levesque
Jessie Levesque is a Library Technician who has been working with the Wood Buffalo Regional Library for 12 years, however, she’s been a dedicated patron since she was a child. When not reading, she spends her free time painting with watercolour and acrylic mediums or writing her own stories. Jessie has restless hands that tend to create plenty of painted daydreams.