Order of Lilian Jackson Braun Books

Lilian Jackson Braun (1913-2011) was an American writer known for her cozy mystery novels. Her notable series, The Cat Who (also known as the Jim Qwilleran Feline Whodunnit series), features a duo of feline detectives and their wealthy, quirky owner, Jim Qwilleran. As a teenager, Braun contributed sports poetry to the Detroit News and wrote promotional material for department stores. She also served as the editor of the Good Living section at the Detroit Free Press. Uniquely, Lilian never utilized a computer or word processor, preferring to write with a typewriter. She made her literary debut in 1966 with The Cat Who Read Backwards. After two successful sequels, she stepped away from publishing for nearly two decades, returning in 1986 with The Cat Who Saw Red. Additionally, she authored three collections of short stories within The Cat Who series. Below is a chronological list of Lilian Jackson Braun’s books as they were originally published.