About this series
Cat Who... is a series by Lilian Jackson Braun. We list 30 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: The Cat Who Could Read Backwards.
Tagged on most books in this series: Animals.
If you like Cat Who..., try Cat in the Stacks Mystery by Miranda James, Cat Noir by Alison O'Leary and A Razzy Cat Cozy Mystery Series by Courtney McFarlin.
What readers say
A classic cozy series about journalist Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, whose odd behavior helps solve each case. Readers love the cats, the small-town warmth, gentle humor and quick reads, and recent reviews remain mostly positive. Common criticisms are dated attitudes from the 1960s-era early books, light plotting and later books that many long-time fans feel lost their spark; many say the first ten to fifteen books are the best.
Best for: Cat lovers and readers who want gentle, old-fashioned cozy mysteries.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated October 2026.
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