Jilly Cooper Reading Order
6 series · 52 books · Born 21 February 1937
Jilly Cooper is a renowned English author celebrated for her engaging romance novels and witty storytelling. Active from 1970 to 2023, she has published 52 books across six series, including the popular Rutshire Chronicles, along with standalone novels, short story collections, picture books, and non-fiction works. Her compelling narratives and vibrant characters have made her a beloved figure in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1980–1994)
Start with Violets and Vinegar: Beyond Bartlett, Quotations by and About Women and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete26 books (1970–2020)
Start with Jolly Super: Collected Pieces, the first of 26 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Jolly Super: Collected Pieces 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Jolly Super Too 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Jolly Superlative 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Super Men & Super Women 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Superjilly 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Supercooper 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Class 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Intelligent and Loyal 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Love and Other Heartaches 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The British in Love 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Beyond Bartlett 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Jolly Marsupial: Down Under and Other Scenes 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Animals In War 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Leo and Jilly Cooper on Rugby 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Hotfoot To Zabriskie Point 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  On Cricket 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Horse Mania! 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  How to Survive Christmas 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Turn Right At The Spotted Dog 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  How to Survive from Nine to Five 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Angels Rush In: The Best of Jilly Cooper's Satire and Humour 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  How to Stay Married: User's Guide to Wedlock 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Mongrel Magic 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Women And Super Women 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Common Years 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Between the Covers 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete4 books (1980–1985)
Start with Little Mabel, the first of 4 books in the Picture series.
Rutshire Chronicles Series
Complete10 books (1985–2016)
Start with Riders, the first of 10 books in the Rutshire Chronicles series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1981–1981)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Lisa and Co 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (1975–2023)
Start with Emily, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jilly Cooper written?
- Jilly Cooper has written 52 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.