Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cat Who Had 14 Tales | 1988 | Lilian Jackson Braun | Buy |
| 2 | Short and Tall Tales / Qwilleran’s Short and Tall Tales | 2002 | Lilian Jackson Braun | Buy |
| 3 | The Private Life of the Cat Who… | 2003 | Lilian Jackson Braun | Buy |
The Cat Who Short Story Collections are three books of shorter fiction by Lilian Jackson Braun set in the same world as her Cat Who… mystery novels. These collections feature Jim Qwilleran, his Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum, and the colorful residents of Moose County in briefer, lighter stories than the full-length novels.
The first collection, The Cat Who Had 14 Tales (1988), gathers cat-themed mystery stories, some of which predate the novel series. Short and Tall Tales (2002) presents stories told by Moose County locals at community gatherings, giving readers a broader look at the people and folklore of the fictional county. The Private Life of the Cat Who… (2003) takes a different approach, telling stories from the cats’ point of view.
These collections are companion reading for fans of the main series. They can be picked up at any point, though familiarity with the characters from the novels adds to the enjoyment.