Jilly Cooper Reading Order
6 series · 53 books · Born 1937-02-21
Jilly Cooper is an English novelist and former journalist whose career spans both non-fiction and romance writing. She is best known for the Rutshire Chronicles, an epic six-book saga that became a major commercial success and defined her literary legacy. Cooper's prolific output includes romance novels, essay collections, and illustrated works, establishing her as a versatile and enduring voice in British popular fiction since the 1970s.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1980–1994)
Start with Violets and Vinegar: Beyond Bartlett, Quotations by and About Women and read in order.
Start this series with Violets and Vinegar: Beyond Bartlett, Quotations by and About Women
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete26 books (1970–2020)
Start with Jolly Super: Collected Pieces, the first of 26 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Jolly Super: Collected Pieces
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Picture Series
Complete4 books (1980–1985)
Start with Little Mabel, the first of 4 books in the Picture series.
Start this series with Little Mabel
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Rutshire Chronicles Series
Complete11 books (1985–2016)
Start with Riders, the first of 10 books in the Rutshire Chronicles series.
Start this series with Riders
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1981–1981)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (1975–2023)
Start with Emily, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Emily
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jilly Cooper written?
- Jilly Cooper has written 53 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Jilly Cooper series?
- Here are the first books in Jilly Cooper's series: Anthologies: Violets and Vinegar: Beyond Bartlett, Quotations by and About Women; Non-Fiction: Jolly Super: Collected Pieces; Picture: Little Mabel; Rutshire Chronicles: Riders.
- What order should I read Jilly Cooper's books?
- We recommend reading Jilly Cooper's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jilly Cooper's series complete?
- Jilly Cooper has 5 completed series.