How many books has Emily Brightwell written?

Emily Brightwell has written 51 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2023.

What is the first book in each Emily Brightwell series?

Here are the first books in Emily Brightwell's series: Dear Diary: Remember Me; Life at Sixteen: Second Best; Mrs. Jeffries: Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues.

What order should I read Emily Brightwell's books?

We recommend reading Emily Brightwell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Emily Brightwell's series complete?

Emily Brightwell has 3 completed series.

Emily Brightwell Reading Order

4 series · 51 books · Born 1948-10-11

Young Adult

Emily Brightwell is a prolific author who has published over fifty books since 1990, spanning young adult contemporary fiction and cozy mysteries. Her early career featured coming-of-age series that captured the experiences of teenage life, while her later work established her reputation in the mystery genre, particularly through long-running series that have built devoted readerships. Drawing on her international background and life experiences across multiple continents, Brightwell crafted stories that resonate with both younger and adult audiences seeking character-driven narratives.

Dear Diary Series

Complete

2 books (1996–2000)

Start with Remember Me and read in order.

Start this series with Remember Me

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1	Remember Me 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dying Young 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Life at Sixteen Series

Complete

5 books (1996–1999)

Start with Second Best, the first of 5 books in the Life at Sixteen series.

Start this series with Second Best

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#	Title
1	Second Best 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blue Moon(By: Susan Kirby) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	No Guarantees 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Good Intentions 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Silent Tears(By: Cheryl Zach) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Mrs. Jeffries Series

Likely Complete

41 books (1993–2023)

Start with Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues, the first of 41 books in the Mrs. Jeffries series.

Start this series with Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues

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1	Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Mrs. Jeffries Takes Stock 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mrs. Jeffries on the Ball 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mrs. Jeffries Plays the Cook 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Mrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Mrs. Jeffries and the Missing Alibi 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Mrs. Jeffries Questions the Answer 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Stage 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Cake 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Mrs. Jeffries Rocks the Boat 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Mrs. Jeffries Weeds the Plot 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Mrs. Jeffries Pinches the Post 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Mrs. Jeffries Stalks the Hunter 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Mrs. Jeffries Sweeps the Chimney 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Mrs. Jeffries Appeals the Verdict 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Mrs. Jeffries and the Best Laid Plans 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Mrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Mrs. Jeffries Holds the Trump 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Mrs. Jeffries and the Yuletide Weddings 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Mrs. Jeffries in the Nick of Time 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Mrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Mrs. Jeffries Defends Her Own 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Mrs. Jeffries Turns the Tide 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Mrs. Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Mrs. Jeffries and the One Who Got Away 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Mrs. Jeffries Wins the Prize 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Mrs. Jeffries Rights a Wrong 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Mrs. Jeffries and the Three Wise Women 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Mrs. Jeffries Delivers the Goods 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Mrs. Jeffries and the Alms of the Angel 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Mrs. Jeffries and the Midwinter Murders 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Mrs. Jeffries Aims to Win 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1990–1992)

Start with Kindred Spirits and read in order.

Start this series with Kindred Spirits

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1	Kindred Spirits 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lifeline 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Liberation of Layla 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Emily Brightwell written?: Emily Brightwell has written 51 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Emily Brightwell series?: Here are the first books in Emily Brightwell's series: Dear Diary: Remember Me; Life at Sixteen: Second Best; Mrs. Jeffries: Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues.
What order should I read Emily Brightwell's books?: We recommend reading Emily Brightwell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Emily Brightwell's series complete?: Emily Brightwell has 3 completed series.

Emily Brightwell Reading Order

Dear Diary Series

Life at Sixteen Series

Mrs. Jeffries Series

Standalone Novels Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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