Order of Rita Mae Brown Books

Rita Mae Brown is an American writer known for her mystery novels, romance novels, and women’s fiction, as well as her screenplays and poetry. She is the author of the Runnymede, Mrs. Murphy, and Jane Arnold series. Rita holds a degree in classics and English from New York University. In the 1960s, she became a political activist involved in various movements, including civil rights, anti-war efforts, gay liberation, and feminism. She has a passion for American fox hunting and playing polo. Rita is also a former partner of fellow author Fannie Flagg. She published her first work, a poetry collection titled The Hand That Cradles the Rock, in 1971. Her debut novel, Rubyfruit Jungle, released in 1973, is regarded as her most famous work. Below is a list of Rita Mae Brown’s books in the order of their original publication.