Jenny Colgan Reading Order
21 series · 400 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.
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Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (2003–2019)
Jenny Colgan edited seven anthologies between 2003 and 2019, a now-complete series that should be read in publication order beginning with Scottish Girls About Town. The collection spans diverse themes and collaborators, including festive fiction in The Atheist's Guide to Christmas, science fiction tie-ins with Doctor Who: Time Trips and Doctor Who: Star Tales, and standalone volumes like The Weekenders: Adventures in Calcutta, The Anniversary, and The Target Storybook. Each anthology stands independently, though reading them chronologically provides insight into how Colgan's editorial vision evolved across nearly two decades.
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)
Jenny Colgan's Christmas Bookshop series comprises two standalone romance novels published between 2021 and 2023. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Christmas Bookshop followed by Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop. While each book can function independently, reading them sequentially provides the best experience for following the continuing narrative. The series appears to be complete.
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)
The Cupcake Café is a complete two-book romance series by Jenny Colgan published in 2011 and 2012. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe, followed by Christmas at the Cupcake Café. The series blends romance and literary fiction elements across its two installments.
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
Ongoing175 books (1964–2027)
The Doctor Who Novelizations series comprises 174 books adapting the classic science fiction television program into prose form, with contributions from multiple authors including David Whitaker, Terrance Dicks, Malcolm Hulke, and others. Published from 1964 through 2026, this ongoing series should be read in publication order to follow the chronological progression of adapted episodes and stories. These novelizations span action-adventure narratives featuring encounters with iconic adversaries like the Daleks, Cybermen, and other threats across time and space.
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)
The Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures is a 36-book series of novels featuring the Eleventh Doctor, published between 2010 and 2022 and likely now complete. Written by various authors including Justin Richards, Michael Moorcock, David Llewellyn, and others, these books should be read in publication order to follow the character's development across the series. Each novel offers standalone adventures while contributing to the broader narrative arc of this era of Doctor Who.
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)
The Doctor Who: Legends series comprises eleven books published between 1982 and 2020, featuring stories and explorations centered on the Doctor Who universe. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Full Circle and progressing through various interconnected tales that expand the mythology of the show. The collection includes story anthologies, character studies featuring fan-favorite characters like River Song and Missy, and supplementary materials exploring the scientific and literary aspects of the Doctor Who world.
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)
The Doctor Who: Target Collection is an ongoing series of 22 novelizations drawn from the long-running science fiction television program, published between 2012 and 2024. These books adapt classic and contemporary Doctor Who episodes and stories into prose form, written by various authors including Russell T. Davies, Steven Moffat, and others who created the original scripts. Readers should follow publication order to experience the collection as intended, beginning with Paradise Towers and progressing through diverse adventures spanning the show's history. With seven additional titles beyond those listed, the series continues to expand and remains incomplete.
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)
The Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor Adventures series comprises 39 novels featuring the Tenth Doctor, published between 2006 and 2023 and written by various authors including Jenny Colgan, Stephen Cole, and others. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with I Am a Dalek and continuing through to the final installment in 2023. Each book presents standalone adventures with the Tenth Doctor encountering different threats and mysteries across time and space.
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)
Jenny Colgan's Doctor Who: Time Trips is a completed eight-book series published between 2013 and 2014, featuring standalone stories that should be read in publication order beginning with The Death Pit. Each installment blends romance, literary fiction, and adventure elements within the Doctor Who universe. The series concludes with The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Time Traveller.
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)
Jenny Colgan's Little Beach Street Bakery series comprises four books published between 2014 and 2021, with the final entry appearing to conclude the sequence. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Little Beach Street Bakery and continuing through Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery, Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery, and Sunrise by the Sea. Blending romance with literary fiction elements, this series follows interconnected stories set around a charming seaside bakery location.
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)
Jenny Colgan's Maggie Adair series spans seven books published between 2008 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Class, also titled Welcome to the School by the Sea. The series blends romance, literary fiction, and adventure across its installments, which include the multi-part Lessons sequence and concludes with the most recent entry, Studies at the School by the Sea.
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)
Jenny Colgan's Polly and the Puffin series comprises three complete books published between 2015 and 2018. This romance and adventure series should be read in publication order, beginning with Polly and the Puffin, followed by The Happy Christmas and concluding with The Stormy Day. The self-contained entries work best when experienced sequentially to follow the full arc of the story.
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)
Jenny Colgan's Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop is a complete trilogy published between 2012 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sweetshop of Dreams, followed by Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop, and concluding with The Christmas Surprise. Blending romance and literary fiction, this three-book sequence follows the interconnected stories centered around a charming English sweetshop.
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)
Jenny Colgan's Scottish Bookshop series comprises three standalone-adjacent novels published between 2016 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bookshop on the Corner, followed by The Bookshop on the Shore and Five Hundred Miles From You. While the books feature interconnected settings and characters within Scotland's bookshop community, each entry can be enjoyed independently, though reading them sequentially provides the richest experience of Colgan's romantic and literary narrative world.
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)
Jenny Colgan's Scottish Island of Mure series spans eight novels published between 2017 and 2025, with the collection still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Very Distant Shore, and blend romance, literary fiction, and adventure elements. The series includes seasonal installments and follows interconnected stories set on the fictional Scottish island, with the most recent entry being Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages.
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
Ongoing20 books (1999–2025)
Jenny Colgan has written 19 standalone novels across romance, literary fiction, and adventure genres, with the earliest published in 1999 and the most recent in 2025. While each novel functions independently with its own characters and story, readers who enjoy following the author's evolving voice and themes may wish to read them in publication order, beginning with Amanda's Wedding. The series remains ongoing, with Colgan continuing to add new standalone works to her collection.
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)
The Diary of River Song is an audio drama series comprising 21 books published between 2015 and 2022, featuring multiple writers including Matt Fitton, John Dorney, James Goss, and others. The series is organized into numbered seasons and related installments that should be read in publication order to follow the narrative arc. The collection appears to be complete, beginning with An Unearthly Woman and spanning five main series seasons plus additional related stories.
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)
The Tenth Doctor Adventures is a 20-book science fiction series published between 2016 and 2022, written by various authors including Jenny Colgan, James Goss, and Matt Fitton. The series follows the Tenth Doctor from the long-running Doctor Who franchise through a collection of standalone and interconnected adventures. Readers should begin with Death and the Queen and progress through publication order to experience the full narrative arc, as the series appears to be complete or near completion.
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)
The Torchwood One series comprises five books published between 2017 and 2024, with the sequence still ongoing. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Before The Fall and continuing through Machines, Latter Days, Nightmares, and I Hate Mondays. The series blends action, adventure, and literary storytelling across multiple authors including Jenny Colgan, Gareth David-Lloyd, James Goss, and Joseph Lidster.
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 400 books across 21 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2027.
- 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.