I LOVE this series. I’ve read all of Fforde’s other books, but Thursday Next is my favorite. It has everything I like: cozy mystery, a bit of sci-fi, a bit of fantasy, lots of humor, characters I care about.
I’m looking for something similar. I like books that play with other works (love Laurie R. King’s Mary Russell series) or historical events (like Elizabeth Peters’ Amelia Peabody). I need things that are rather light, but still have some depth to them. M.C. Beaton leans a bit too towards the camp for my taste (but I enjoy Agatha Raisen on occasion).
In sum, I’m looking for a new mystery series that has a similar vibe to the Thursday Next series.
by smughippie