How many books has Rita Mae Brown written?

Rita Mae Brown has written 81 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Rita Mae Brown series?

Here are the first books in Rita Mae Brown's series: "Sister" Jane: Outfoxed; Anthologies: Sisterhood is Powerful; Collections: Songs to a Handsome Woman(With: Ginger Legato); Mags Rogers: A Nose for Justice; Mrs. Murphy: Wish You Were Here.

What order should I read Rita Mae Brown's books?

We recommend reading Rita Mae Brown's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Rita Mae Brown still writing new books?

Yes, Rita Mae Brown has 2 ongoing series: "Sister" Jane, Mrs. Murphy.

Rita Mae Brown Reading Order

8 series · 81 books · Born 1944-11-28

Mystery & Thriller Non-Fiction

Rita Mae Brown is a prolific American novelist who has written over eighty books spanning mystery, thriller, and nonfiction genres since 1970. Best known for her groundbreaking work exploring identity and social justice, Brown brings her distinctive voice to multiple series including the Sister Jane mysteries and the beloved Mrs. Murphy cozy mysteries featuring a clever cat detective. A pioneering figure in feminist literature and LGBTQ advocacy, Brown's career reflects her commitment to authentic storytelling and challenging literary conventions.

"Sister" Jane Series

Ongoing

17 books (2000–2025)

Start with Outfoxed, the first of 17 books in the "Sister" Jane series.

Start this series with Outfoxed

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#	Title
1	Outfoxed 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hotspur 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Full Cry 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Hunt Ball 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Hounds and the Fury 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Tell-tale Horse 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Hounded to Death 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Fox Tracks 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Crazy Like a Fox 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Homeward Hound 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Scarlet Fever 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Out of Hounds 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Thrill of the Hunt 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Lost & Hound 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Time Will Tell 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Fox and Furious 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

7 books (1970–2011)

Start with Sisterhood is Powerful, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Sisterhood is Powerful

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#	Title
1	Sisterhood is Powerful 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hand That Cradles the Rock 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Courage of Conviction 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cries of the Spirit 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Chloe Plus Olivia 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	I'd Kill For That 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Collections Series

Complete

2 books (1973–1987)

Start with Songs to a Handsome Woman(With: Ginger Legato) and read in order.

Start this series with Songs to a Handsome Woman(With: Ginger Legato)

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#	Title
1	Songs to a Handsome Woman(With: Ginger Legato) 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Poems 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Mags Rogers Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

Start with A Nose for Justice and read in order.

Start this series with A Nose for Justice

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#	Title
1	A Nose for Justice 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murder Unleashed 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Mrs. Murphy Series

Ongoing

34 books (1990–2026)

Start with Wish You Were Here, the first of 34 books in the Mrs. Murphy series.

Start this series with Wish You Were Here

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#	Title
1	Wish You Were Here 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rest in Pieces 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Murder at Monticello 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Pay Dirt 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Murder, She Meowed 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Murder on the Prowl 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Cat on the Scent 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Pawing Through the Past 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Claws and Effect 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Catch as Cat Can 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Tail of the Tip-Off 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Whisker of Evil 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Cat's Eyewitness 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Sour Puss 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Puss 'n Cahoots 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Santa Clawed 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Purrfect Murder 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Cat of the Century 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Hiss of Death 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Sneaky Pie for President 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Big Cat Nap 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Litter of the Law 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Nine Lives to Die 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Tail Gait 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Tall Tail 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	A Hiss Before Dying 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Probable Claws 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Whiskers in the Dark 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Furmidable Foes 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Claws for Alarm 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Hiss & Tell 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Feline Fatale 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Sealed with a Hiss 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Clawed and Dangerous 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1976–2009)

Start with A Plain Brown Rapper, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with A Plain Brown Rapper

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#	Title
1	A Plain Brown Rapper 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Starting from Scratch: A Different Kind of Writer's Manual 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rita Will: Memoir of a Literary Rabble-Rouser 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sneaky Pie's Cookbook for Mystery Lovers 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Animal Magnetism: My Life with Creatures Great and Small 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Runnymede Series

Complete

5 books (1978–2016)

Start with Six of One, the first of 5 books in the Runnymede series.

Start this series with Six of One

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#	Title
1	Six of One 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bingo 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Loose Lips 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Sand Castle 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cakewalk 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

9 books (1973–2001)

Start with Rubyfruit Jungle, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Rubyfruit Jungle

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#	Title
1	Rubyfruit Jungle 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	In Her Day 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Southern Discomfort 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sudden Death 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	High Hearts 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Venus Envy 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dolley 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Riding Shotgun 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Alma Mater 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rita Mae Brown written?: Rita Mae Brown has written 81 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Rita Mae Brown series?: Here are the first books in Rita Mae Brown's series: "Sister" Jane: Outfoxed; Anthologies: Sisterhood is Powerful; Collections: Songs to a Handsome Woman(With: Ginger Legato); Mags Rogers: A Nose for Justice; Mrs. Murphy: Wish You Were Here.
What order should I read Rita Mae Brown's books?: We recommend reading Rita Mae Brown's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rita Mae Brown still writing new books?: Yes, Rita Mae Brown has 2 ongoing series: "Sister" Jane, Mrs. Murphy.

Rita Mae Brown Reading Order

"Sister" Jane Series

Anthologies Series

Collections Series

Mags Rogers Series

Mrs. Murphy Series

Non-Fiction Series

Runnymede Series

Standalone Novels Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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