The Cat Who... Books in Order
Rate this series:
The Cat Who... series by Lilian Jackson Braun follows reporter James Qwilleran as he navigates mysteries in the small town of Pickax, often assisted by his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. Each book centers on a unique mystery that intertwines with local events and community life. The series is set in a cozy, often humorous small-town environment where Qwilleran's investigations uncover secrets and solve crimes.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
-
Buy on AmazonThe Cat Who Could Read Backwards
1966 · Jean Little
The 1966 novel by Lilian Jackson Braun follows Jim Qwilleran, a prize-winning reporter assigned to cover the art beat for the Daily Fluxion. His…
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
1967 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern is the second novel in Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who... series, published in 1967. The book introduces Yum Yum, a…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1968 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Turned On and Off is a 1968 book by Lilian Jackson Braun. It is book 3 of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction.
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
1986 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Saw Red is a mystery novel by Lilian Jackson Braun, published in 1986 as a Jove Books paperback original. It is the fourth book in The…
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
1987 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Played Brahms is a 1987 book by Lilian Jackson Braun. It is book 5 of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction.
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
The Cat Who Played Post Office
1987 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Played Post Office is the sixth book in Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who series. It was published in 1987 by Jove. (Summary adapted…
Read more → -
Buy on AmazonThe Cat Who Knew Shakespeare (A Jim Qwilleran Feline Whodunnit)
1988 · Lilian Jackson Braun
An accident has claimed the life of the local paper's eccentric publisher, but to Qwilleran and his feline friends it smells like murder. They soon…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1988 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Sniffed Glue is the eighth book in The Cat Who... mystery series by Lilian Jackson Braun, published in 1988. The novel follows the…
Read more → -
Buy on AmazonThe Cat Who Had 14 Tales (Cat Who...)
1988 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Had 14 Tales (Cat Who...) is a mystery novel in the series by Lilian Jackson Braun, featuring reporter Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese…
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
-
Buy on Amazon1990 · Lilian Jackson Braun
When Mrs. Cobb hears unearthly noises in her antique-filled farmhouse, she calls Jim Qwilleran, but he arrives too late to save his kindly…
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
1990 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Lived High is a 1990 book by Lilian Jackson Braun. It is book 11 of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction.
Read more → -
Buy on AmazonCat Who Knew a Cardinal (Cat Who... (Audio))
1991 · Jean Little
The director of the Pickax Theatre Club's Shakespeare production is found dead after the closing-night cast party at Jim Qwilleran's apple orchard,…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1992 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Moved a Mountain is a 1992 book by Lilian Jackson Braun. It is book 13 of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction.
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1992 · Jean Little
Qwill is on his way to Scotland to solve another mystery, but this time Koko is not near the crime scene. He and Yum Yum are in Pickax, being taken…
Read more → -
Buy on AmazonThe cat who went into the closet
1993 · Jean Little
The Cat Who Went Into the Closet is a 1993 novel by Lilian Jackson Braun, part of the Cat Who... mystery series. Crime writer Jim Qwilleran rents the…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1994 · Jean Little
A cabin cruiser explodes in the marina of Breakfast Island, drawing the attention of newspaper reporter Jim Qwilleran and his cats, who help uncover…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1995 · Jean Little
The cat who blew the whistle is a 1995 book by Jean Little. It is book 17 of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction, Mystery &…
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
1996 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Said Cheese is a 1996 book by Lilian Jackson Braun. It is book 18 of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction.
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon1997 · Jean Little
There's been a rash of petty thievery in Pickax ever since banker Willard Carmichael and his flashy young wife, Danielle, moved in. When Willard is…
Read more → -
Buy on AmazonThe Cat Who Sang for the Birds
1998 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Sang for the Birds is a 1998 book by Lilian Jackson Braun. It is book 20 of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction.
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
1999 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Saw Stars is a 1999 book by Lilian Jackson Braun. It is book 21 of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction.
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2000 · Jean Little
As the Highland Games approach, Jim Qwilleran and Pickax prepare to celebrate Scottish heritage, but a visiting jewelry dealer known for his…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2001 · Jean Little
October arrives in Moose County after a long drought, causing the citizens of Pickax to worry about wildfires. Their fears come true when an act of…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2002 · Lilian Jackson Braun
Koko, Yum Yum, and James Qwilleran embark on their latest mystery when gold prospectors, wildlife photographers, and pirates arrive at the Nutcracker…
Read more → -
Buy on AmazonThe Cat Who Brought Down the House
2003 · Jean Little
Twenty-five years ago, Jim Qwilleran entered the life of the narrator as a down-and-out crime reporter. He was tall, world-weary, and carried all his…
Read more → -
Buy on AmazonCat Who Talked Turkey (Cat Who...)
2003 · Jean Little
The good people of Moose County are in a fever of excitement. Not only is the gala groundbreaking for the new Pickaw bookstore about to take place,…
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
2005 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Went Bananas is a 2005 book by Lilian Jackson Braun. It is part of the series The Cat Who.... Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction.
Read more → -
Buy on AmazonThe cat who dropped a bombshell
2006 · Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell, a 2006 novel by Lilian Jackson Braun, is the twenty-eighth book in The Cat Who series. It contains a fictional…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2007 · Jean Little
A 2007 novel by Lilian Jackson Braun set in Pickax, where Jim Qwilleran gathers news for the Qwill Pen amid a new senior center, a production of…
Read more → - Buy on Amazon
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Cat Who... books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Cat Who Could Read Backwards”.
How many books are in the The Cat Who... series?
We list 31 books by Lilian Jackson Braun , published between 1966–2007.
Where can I buy the The Cat Who... books?
Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.
More series like The Cat Who...
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.