The Busybody Book Club

“The small-town book group we all want to join, where the quirky, coloring-outside-the-lines members take their cues from literature and band together to do the right thing for one of their own, even if it means risking their lives to solve a crime. Funny, endearing, and full of snappy, insightful dialogue about the joys and compromises of life – I’ll bring the brownies to their next meeting!”--Christina Lynch, author of Pony Confidential

“Packed with a range of book references (Bridgerton, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Shakespeare, to name a few), The Busybody Book Club is a testament to the delights of unexpected community and the power of stories to draw people together.”—Shelf Awareness

“Sampson’s latest is another fun British amateur sleuth story. … The intertwining perspectives of the disparate members will tug at readers’ armchair sleuthing abilities as they try to puzzle out whodunit and why. A good fit for fans of bookish mysteries featuring reluctant allies who learn to work together.” —Library Journal

“Sampson has a knack for pulling together a ragtag, multigenerational crew of charming characters, and this time, she adds crime to the mix. … This cozy mystery has strong caper vibes and lots of bookish references, a real treat for readers.” —Booklist

“Lovers of found family tales will enjoy.”—Kirkus

“Fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club will love this new novel from Sampson.”–AARP

“If you’re looking for a cozy and delightful mystery, then this is the book for you!”–Criminal Element

“Unique, imaginative, compelling, deftly crafted, and a fun, fascinating read from cover to cover.”–Midwest Book Review

“A charming and fun read”–Denton Record-Chronicle

Praise for the novels of Freya Sampson

“Touching, entertaining, and deeply compassionate, Nosy Neighbors is a tribute to the power of unexpected community and a portrait of two women who take the risk of healing.”–Shelf Awareness

“Freya Sampson is the patron saint of city dwellers who form unexpected, solid-as-steel friendships.”–NPR

“Freya Sampson is a master at creating complicated, nuanced characters you care deeply about and Nosy Neighbors is no exception!”–Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning Arsenic and Adobo

“Sampson delivers a lovely cozy crime mystery! A pair of mismatched sleuths cleverly unite their mistrustful London apartment building community in a story of found family that brims over with warmth and charm.”—USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas

“Freya Sampson has a wonderful talent for creating characters that feel vividly true to life, and it really shines here. This warm and moving novel is layered with mystery, emotion, and heart as it explores its powerful themes of guilt and community.”—India Holton, author of The Secret Service of Tea and Treason

“A fun, heartwarming community caper, this book reminds us that while we can’t choose our neighbors, we often end up with exactly the ones we need—even if they infuriate us at first.”—Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover

“A sweet, uplifting story that explores how a group of strangers can ultimately become a community—and perhaps solve a mystery or two along the way!”—Nikki Erlick, author of The Measure

“Nosy Neighbors is an utterly adorable novel filled with heart and mystery. Freya Sampson gets better and better.”—New York Times bestselling author Clare Pooley

“Freya Sampson never fails to make me cry in the best possible way…It’s impossible not to root for Dorothy, Kat, and even Shelley House itself.”—Tori Anne Martin, USA Today bestselling author of This Spells Disaster

“Nosy Neighbors is a real hug of a book, full of dynamic characters, intrigue, courage and kindness. I loved it!”—Hazel Prior, bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica

“Touching and thrilling all at once. I loved this clever mystery about friendship, loss and the power of community. Highly recommended!”—Tess Amy, author of The Confidence Games

“The ultimate cozy mystery…if you love “Only Murders in the Building,” you’ll love this.”—theSkimm

“Sampson once again presents a charming story about intergenerational friendship leading to healing…This heartwarming tale is full of subtle humor and rich characters.”—Booklist

“The tenants are as crafty and charming as the house in this all’s-well-that-ends-well tale.”—Kirkus