Finished all the st Mary’s ... now what.

[Paranoidandroidmarvin1350]

I have done all the books and the short stories. Even listened to the play about it ( didn’t enjoy that I have to say. )
Read the time police and the Elizabeth cage. Didn’t get on with the horse one.

Now I feel lost as to what to read next. Someone suggested River of London but I could get into it.

Any suggestions of something similar ?

I normally read thriller type books the more gory the better or police drama etc. So these were way out of my comfort zone. I did also enjoy His Dark materials and shadow and bone.

Sorry. Should have said couldn’t get into the rivers of London.

Watching with interest as I'm also a St Mary's junkie and can't find anything else to fill the gap!

I really can’t. I feel like I have lost lots of friends. I just can’t find anything else to read. Everything I try just doesn’t seem as good or if I listen to it the narrator is rubbish and no way as good as the lady who does the st Mary’s ones

I agree, I think it's Zara Ramm that really makes it work for me. Her characterisations of Markham, Petersen etc just bring it all to life.

The Rivers ones get better and better-maybe worth another try..?

Watching with interest for other options too.

Invisible Library series is good. And Gail Carriger‘S books (start with Etiquette and Espionage), although some of the later ones are very adult.

I have the invisible library on my list. But the reviews were mixed. Maybe I will try it. Wish I could find it at the library to try it

@Paranoidandroidmarvin1350

I have the invisible library on my list. But the reviews were mixed. Maybe I will try it. Wish I could find it at the library to try it

I’ve reserved it at the library-I’ll get it next week and let you know! Jasper Fforde is another possibility, though I just tried one of his with a UK hibernation premise and couldn’t get in with it-too contrived, somehow

I tried a Jasper Fforde too, but it was a no from me. Far too contrived and try-hard.

Watching!!

Other things I like: Rivers of London (sorry), Christina Henry, Richard Osman The Thursday murder club, David Mitchell The Bone Clocks.

@ChequerBoardo downloaded that today. Lasted about hour and could go on

I haven't found anything else quite like St Mary's. There aren't many books that can make me laugh and cry. I haven't read the most recent one yet because I save them as comfort reading for the most difficult times.

@Paranoidandroidmarvin1350 Does your library have the Borrowbox audio book app? I downloaded The Invisible Library from there yesterday. Different libraries have different books available but worth checking.

You could try VE Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic series. Or possibly Charlotte English.

Although, when you have a book hangover, sometimes it’s a good idea to reread something you already like, or read a completely different genre to clear your palate.

I hear you, OP. Have just discovered Eva St John's quantum Curator novels, they're not bad.

Bookmarking! Loved rivers of london! Try Jonathan Stroud. Amazing author

It occurs to me, belatedly, that if you’ve not read them, Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels series might work. Dystopian fantasy with a high body count and pretty dark.

The witches of Lychford series of novellas have a similar-ish light-hearted tone.

LJ Ross set in Northumberland? Some quite gruesome murders.

Hello OP, I , got one of the st Mary’s books online last night and can’t put it down, it’s sooo good and funny. Thank you! I think you would definitely like the Lockwood and co books by Jonathan Stroud, and the bartimeus trilogy. All have a similar inventive cool humour.

I love St Mary’s and have struggled to find anything that I like as much. I didn’t manage to finish the invisible library, although I might give it another go.
I enjoyed Sarah Painters Lydia Crow series. It’s similar to rivers of London but I enjoyed it a lot more. The How To Be Dead series by Dave Turner is a really enjoyable & easy read.
I also find Sarah Addison Allen novels to be an uplifting read.
I’ve also enjoyed the Maisie Dobbs Mysteries by Jacqueline Winspear & The Euphemia Martin’s Mysteries by Caroline Dunford. Both comforting reads that slightly fill a St Mary’s hole!

You could try Kage Baker - not as good (lacks the comedy element and the later ones got pretty weird, but worth a shot). The first full length book is In The Garden Of Iden.

It’s good to know that I’m not alone in this love for st Mary’s. I have downloaded a few from here’s suggestions and will see how I go.
@Whymrsrobinson glad I can introduce you to the series. Also check out the time police if you read all st Mary’s books and the Elizabeth cage ones are great too. I’m so jealous you have all of these amazing stories to come.

Have you read the clovenhoof books?

Nope. Will have a look. Thanks !