Jenny Colgan Reading Order
21 series · 398 books · Born 1972
Jenny Colgan is a Scottish author known for warm, character-driven romances and contemporary fiction that blend humor with emotional depth. She has built a prolific career spanning multiple beloved series, from the cozy charm of the Cupcake Café novels to festive tales centered around The Christmas Bookshop, while also expanding her reach through Doctor Who novelizations. Her work has earned recognition including the Romantic Novel of the Year Award, establishing her as a leading voice in modern romantic fiction that appeals to readers seeking both escapism and genuine human connection.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (2003–2019)
Start with Scottish Girls About Town, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Scottish Girls About Town
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Christmas Bookshop Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2023)
Start with The Christmas Bookshop and read in order.
Start this series with The Christmas Bookshop
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Cupcake Café Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe and read in order.
Start this series with Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe
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Doctor Who Novelizations Series
Ongoing174 books (1964–2026)
Start with Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker), the first of 174 books in the Doctor Who Novelizations series.
Start this series with Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker)
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Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures Series
Likely Complete36 books (2010–2022)
Start with Apollo 23(By: Justin Richards), the first of 36 books in the Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures series.
Start this series with Apollo 23(By: Justin Richards)
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Doctor Who: Legends Series
Complete11 books (1982–2020)
Start with Full Circle(By: Andrew Smith), the first of 11 books in the Doctor Who: Legends series.
Start this series with Full Circle(By: Andrew Smith)
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Doctor Who: Target Collection Series
Ongoing22 books (2012–2024)
Start with Paradise Towers(By: Stephen Wyatt), the first of 22 books in the Doctor Who: Target Collection series.
Start this series with Paradise Towers(By: Stephen Wyatt)
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Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor Adventures Series
Likely Complete39 books (2006–2023)
Start with I Am a Dalek(By: Gareth Roberts), the first of 39 books in the Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor Adventures series.
Start this series with I Am a Dalek(By: Gareth Roberts)
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Doctor Who: The Audio Adventures Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Doctor Who: Time Trips Series
Complete8 books (2013–2014)
Start with The Death Pit, the first of 8 books in the Doctor Who: Time Trips series.
Start this series with The Death Pit
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Little Beach Street Bakery Series
Likely Complete4 books (2014–2021)
Start with Little Beach Street Bakery, the first of 4 books in the Little Beach Street Bakery series.
Start this series with Little Beach Street Bakery
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Maggie Adair Series
Ongoing7 books (2008–2024)
Start with Class / Welcome to the School by the Sea, the first of 7 books in the Maggie Adair series.
Start this series with Class / Welcome to the School by the Sea
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Polly and the Puffin Series
Complete4 books (2015–2018)
Start with Polly and the Puffin and read in order.
Start this series with Polly and the Puffin
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Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop Series
Complete3 books (2012–2014)
Start with Sweetshop of Dreams and read in order.
Start this series with Sweetshop of Dreams
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Scottish Bookshop Series
Likely Complete3 books (2016–2021)
Start with The Bookshop on the Corner and read in order.
Start this series with The Bookshop on the Corner
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Scottish Island of Mure Series
Ongoing9 books (2017–2025)
Start with A Very Distant Shore, the first of 8 books in the Scottish Island of Mure series.
Start this series with A Very Distant Shore
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing19 books (1999–2025)
Start with Amanda's Wedding, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Amanda's Wedding
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The Diary of River Song Series
Likely Complete21 books (2015–2022)
Start with An Unearthly Woman(By: Matt Fitton), the first of 21 books in the The Diary of River Song series.
Start this series with An Unearthly Woman(By: Matt Fitton)
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The Tenth Doctor Adventures Series
Likely Complete20 books (2016–2022)
Start with Death and the Queen(By: James Goss), the first of 20 books in the The Tenth Doctor Adventures series.
Start this series with Death and the Queen(By: James Goss)
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Torchwood One Series
Ongoing5 books (2017–2024)
Start with Before The Fall(With: Joseph Lidster,Matt Fitton), the first of 5 books in the Torchwood One series.
Start this series with Before The Fall(With: Joseph Lidster,Matt Fitton)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jenny Colgan written?
- Jenny Colgan has written 398 books across 21 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jenny Colgan series?
- Here are the first books in Jenny Colgan's series: Anthologies: Scottish Girls About Town; Christmas Bookshop: The Christmas Bookshop; Cupcake Café: Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe; Doctor Who Novelizations: Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker); Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures: Apollo 23(By: Justin Richards).
- What order should I read Jenny Colgan's books?
- We recommend reading Jenny Colgan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jenny Colgan still writing new books?
- Yes, Jenny Colgan has 6 ongoing series: Doctor Who Novelizations, Doctor Who: Target Collection, Maggie Adair, Scottish Island of Mure, Standalone Novels and 1 more.