📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books Best for beginners - Start with "Riders" (1985)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Emily" (1975)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections Popular choice - Start with "Lisa and Co" (1981)
Publication Order of Picture Books Popular choice - Start with "Little Mabel" (1980)

About the Author

Jilly Cooper is a famous erotic and romance English author who was born on 21st February 1937. She became a journalist where she wrote non-fictional articles before writing some of the romance novels. Cooper is well-known for her Rutshire Chronicles series which was first published in 1985. Early Life Jilly was born in Essex, England to Mary Elaine and Brigadier W.B Sallitt. Surrey and IIkley were the towns she grew up in. Jilly attended Moorfield School and Godolphin School. Adult Life She had worked in several secretarial jobs before staring her long career in journalism in London. In the year 1957, she became a junior reporter for the Middlesex Independent. She was later married to her childhood sweetheart, Leo Cooper. Jilly Cooper is the author of over 52 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jilly Cooper has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books

10 books
  • Riders The Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books series continues with 'Riders', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • Rivals / Players In 'Rivals / Players', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books saga.
    (1988) ⭐ Start here
  • Polo In 'Polo', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books saga.
    (1991) ⭐ Start here
  • The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous In 'The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books saga.
    (1993) ⭐ Start here
  • Appassionata The Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books series continues with 'Appassionata', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • Score! Experience the magic of 'Score!' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books universe.
    (1998) ⭐ Start here
  • Pandora Join the adventure in 'Pandora' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • Wicked! Experience the magic of 'Wicked!' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books universe.
    (2006) ⭐ Start here
  • Jump! Experience the magic of 'Jump!' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books universe.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • Mount! 'Mount!' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

9 books
  • Emily 'Emily' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (1975)
  • Bella Join the adventure in 'Bella' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1976)
  • Harriet Join the adventure in 'Harriet' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1976)
  • Octavia The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Octavia', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1977)
  • Prudence Experience the magic of 'Prudence' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1978)
  • Imogen Join the adventure in 'Imogen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1978)
  • Araminta's Wedding: or A Fortune Secured: A Country House Extravaganza 'Araminta's Wedding: or A Fortune Secured: A Country House Extravaganza' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (1993)
  • Forces Sweethearts 'Forces Sweethearts' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1994)
  • Tackle! 'Tackle!' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

1 books
  • Lisa and Co The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Lisa and Co', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1981)

Publication Order of Picture Books

4 books
  • Little Mabel 'Little Mabel' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (1980)
  • Little Mabel's Great Escape The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'Little Mabel's Great Escape', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1981)
  • Little Mabel Wins Join the adventure in 'Little Mabel Wins' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1982)
  • Little Mabel Saves The Day In 'Little Mabel Saves The Day', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.
    (1985)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

26 books
  • Jolly Super: Collected Pieces Experience the magic of 'Jolly Super: Collected Pieces' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1970)
  • Jolly Super Too Experience the magic of 'Jolly Super Too' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1973)
  • Jolly Superlative Experience the magic of 'Jolly Superlative' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1975)
  • Super Men & Super Women Join the adventure in 'Super Men & Super Women' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1976)
  • Superjilly In 'Superjilly', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1977)
  • Supercooper In 'Supercooper', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1980)
  • Intelligent and Loyal The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Intelligent and Loyal', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1981)
  • Class 'Class' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (1981)
  • The British in Love 'The British in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1981)
  • Love and Other Heartaches 'Love and Other Heartaches' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1981)
  • Beyond Bartlett 'Beyond Bartlett' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (1982)
  • Jolly Marsupial: Down Under and Other Scenes In 'Jolly Marsupial: Down Under and Other Scenes', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1982)
  • Animals In War 'Animals In War' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (1983)
  • Leo and Jilly Cooper on Rugby Join the adventure in 'Leo and Jilly Cooper on Rugby' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1984)
  • On Cricket Join the adventure in 'On Cricket' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1985)
  • Hotfoot To Zabriskie Point 'Hotfoot To Zabriskie Point' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Jilly Cooper has created.
    (1985)
  • Horse Mania! Join the adventure in 'Horse Mania!' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1986)
  • How to Survive Christmas In 'How to Survive Christmas', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1986)
  • Turn Right At The Spotted Dog The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Turn Right At The Spotted Dog', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1987)
  • How to Survive from Nine to Five Experience the magic of 'How to Survive from Nine to Five' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1988)
  • Angels Rush In: The Best of Jilly Cooper's Satire and Humour Experience the magic of 'Angels Rush In: The Best of Jilly Cooper's Satire and Humour' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1990)
  • Mongrel Magic 'Mongrel Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1992)
  • How to Stay Married: User's Guide to Wedlock The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'How to Stay Married: User's Guide to Wedlock', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1992)
  • Women And Super Women The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Women And Super Women', another thrilling entry from Jilly Cooper.
    (1992)
  • The Common Years Join the adventure in 'The Common Years' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1994)
  • Between the Covers In 'Between the Covers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Anthologies

2 books
  • Violets and Vinegar: Beyond Bartlett, Quotations by and About Women Experience the magic of 'Violets and Vinegar: Beyond Bartlett, Quotations by and About Women' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1980)
  • The Anthology of Love and Romance 'The Anthology of Love and Romance' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jilly Cooper.
    (1994)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Jilly Cooper?

Jilly Cooper is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 52 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Jilly Cooper book series to start with?

For readers new to Jilly Cooper's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Rutshire Chronicles Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 10 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jilly Cooper's writing.

Q: How many books has Jilly Cooper written?

Jilly Cooper has written over 52 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.