Lilian Jackson Braun Reading Order
4 series · 67 books · Born 20 June 1913
Lilian Jackson Braun was a celebrated American novelist known for her charming mystery tales featuring feline sleuths. Over her prolific career from 1966 to 2016, she published 67 books across four series, including the beloved "The Cat Who..." collection and the "Midnight Louie" series. Her engaging storytelling and unique blend of cozy mysteries and cat-centric themes have made her a favorite among fans of the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1990–2006)
Start with Sisters in Crime 3, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Cat Who Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (1988–2003)
Start with The Cat Who Had 14 Tales and read in order.
Midnight Louie Series
Complete31 books (1992–2016)
Start with Catnap / Cat in an Alphabet Soup(By: Carole Nelson Douglas), the first of 31 books in the Midnight Louie series.
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| 1 | Catnap / Cat in an Alphabet Soup(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Pussyfoot / Cat in an Aqua Storm(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Cat On A Blue Monday(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Cat in a Crimson Haze(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Cat in a Diamond Dazzle(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Cat in a Flamingo Fedora(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Cat in a Golden Garland(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Cat with an Emerald Eye(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Cat on a Hyacinth Hunt(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Midnight Louie's Pet Detectives(With: J.A. Jance,Carole Nelson Douglas,Nancy Pickard,Toni L.P. Kelner,Walter J. Stutzman) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Cat in a Jeweled Jumpsuit(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Cat in an Indigo Mood(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Cat in a Kiwi Con(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Cat in a Leopard Spot(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Cat in a Midnight Choir(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Cat in a Neon Nightmare(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Midnight Louie In Something Fishy(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Cat in an Orange Twist(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Cat in a Hot Pink Pursuit(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Cat in a Quicksilver Caper(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Cat in a Red Hot Rage(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Cat in a Sapphire Slipper(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Cat in a Topaz Tango(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Cat in an Ultramarine Scheme(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Cat in a Vegas Gold Vendetta(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Cat in a White Tie and Tails(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Fruit of the Tomb(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Cat in an Alien X-Ray(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Cat in a Yellow Spotlight(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Cat in a Zebra Zoot Suit(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Cat in an Alphabet Endgame(By: Carole Nelson Douglas) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Cat Who... Series
Complete29 books (1966–2007)
Start with The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, the first of 29 books in the The Cat Who... series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Cat Who Could Read Backwards 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Cat Who Turned On And Off 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Cat Who Saw Red 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Cat Who Played Brahms 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Cat Who Played Post Office 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Cat Who Sniffed Glue 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Cat Who Went Underground 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Cat Who Lived High 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Cat Who Moved a Mountain 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Cat Who Wasn't There 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Cat Who Went into the Closet 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Cat Who Blew the Whistle 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Cat Who Came to Breakfast 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Cat Who Said Cheese 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Cat Who Tailed a Thief 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Cat Who Sang for the Birds 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Cat Who Robbed a Bank 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Cat Who Saw Stars 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Cat Who Smelled a Rat 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Cat Who Went Up the Creek 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Cat Who Brought Down the House 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Cat Who Talked Turkey 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Cat Who Went Bananas 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lilian Jackson Braun written?
- Lilian Jackson Braun has written 67 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Lilian Jackson Braun series?
- Here are the first books in Lilian Jackson Braun's series: Anthologies: Sisters in Crime 3; Cat Who Short Story Collections: The Cat Who Had 14 Tales; Midnight Louie: Catnap / Cat in an Alphabet Soup(By: Carole Nelson Douglas); The Cat Who...: The Cat Who Could Read Backwards.
- What order should I read Lilian Jackson Braun's books?
- We recommend reading Lilian Jackson Braun's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lilian Jackson Braun's series complete?
- Lilian Jackson Braun has 4 completed series.