About
Lilian Jackson Braun
Lilian Jackson Braun (1913-2011), was an American mystery writer. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and her family moved to Michigan when she was young. After graduating from the University of Michigan, she worked as a journalist and advertising copywriter. In 1966, she published her first book in the "The Cat Who..." mystery series, featuring a Siamese cat named Koko and reporter Jim Qwilleran. The series became immensely popular, with over 30 books published. Braun's books are known for their cozy mystery style, humorous characters, and intricate plots. Braun won multiple awards for her work, including the Agatha Award for Best Novel in 1987 for "The Cat Who Could Read Backwards." Her books have been translated into 17 languages and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Critics praised Braun's clever writing, well-developed characters, and ability to create suspenseful and entertaining mysteries.
Book Series by Lilian Jackson Braun
Cat Who... Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Cat Who Could Read Backwards | 1966 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern | 1967 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Turned On And Off | 1968 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Saw Red | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Played Brahms | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Played Post Office | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Sniffed Glue | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Went Underground | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Lived High | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Moved a Mountain | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Wasn't There | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Went into the Closet | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Came to Breakfast | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Blew the Whistle | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Said Cheese | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Tailed a Thief | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Sang for the Birds | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Saw Stars | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Robbed a Bank | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Smelled a Rat | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Went Up the Creek | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Brought Down the House | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Talked Turkey | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Went Bananas | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
Cat Who Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Cat Who Had 14 Tales | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Short and Tall Tales / Qwilleran's Short and Tall Tales | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Private Life of the Cat Who... | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
Midnight Louie Series
Midnight Louie's Pet Detectives ( With: J.A. Jance, Carole Nelson Douglas, Nancy Pickard, Toni L.P. Kelner, Walter J. Stutzman)
1998
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Catnap / Cat in an Alphabet Soup ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pussyfoot / Cat in an Aqua Storm ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat On A Blue Monday ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Crimson Haze ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Diamond Dazzle ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat with an Emerald Eye ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Flamingo Fedora ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Golden Garland ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat on a Hyacinth Hunt ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Louie's Pet Detectives ( With: J.A. Jance, Carole Nelson Douglas, Nancy Pickard, Toni L.P. Kelner, Walter J. Stutzman) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in an Indigo Mood ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Jeweled Jumpsuit ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Kiwi Con ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Leopard Spot ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Midnight Choir ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Neon Nightmare ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Louie In Something Fishy ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in an Orange Twist ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Hot Pink Pursuit ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Quicksilver Caper ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Red Hot Rage ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Sapphire Slipper ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Topaz Tango ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in an Ultramarine Scheme ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Vegas Gold Vendetta ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fruit of the Tomb (Short Story) ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a White Tie and Tails ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in an Alien X-Ray ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Yellow Spotlight ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in a Zebra Zoot Suit ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat in an Alphabet Endgame ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Lilian Jackson Braun Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters in Crime 3 | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mystery Cats | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tar Heel Dead | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Feline Felonies | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
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