Miranda James's "Cat in the Stacks" Mystery Series: A Reading Order Guide
If you love cozy mysteries with a feline twist, then Miranda James's "Cat in the Stacks" series is for you! These books follow the adventures of Charlie Harris, a librarian and passionate cat lover, who finds herself solving mysteries alongside her feline companion, Diesel.
Here's the reading order to enjoy the series to the fullest:
Main Series:
- Cat in the Stacks (2011): This book introduces Charlie, Diesel, and the world of the library.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Missing Books (2012): Charlie and Diesel face a mystery involving missing books and a suspicious librarian.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Curious Conduit (2013): A mysterious conduit in the library leads Charlie to uncover a series of strange events.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Silent Suspect (2014): A series of accidents at the library leave Charlie and Diesel trying to find the culprit.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Vanishing Violin (2015): Charlie investigates the theft of a valuable violin, and Diesel gets involved in the investigation.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Purloined Pearls (2016): A valuable pearl necklace goes missing, and Diesel's sharp senses are put to the test.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Curious Cat (2017): Charlie and Diesel discover a hidden room in the library and must unravel a long-forgotten secret.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Whispering Ghost (2018): A series of ghostly occurrences at the library make Charlie and Diesel question the paranormal.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Midnight Music (2019): Charlie and Diesel must solve a mystery related to a mysterious pianist who plays in the library at night.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Missing Manuscript (2020): Charlie faces a challenging mystery involving a missing manuscript and a secret society.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Curious Correspondence (2021): A series of strange letters delivered to the library leads Charlie and Diesel to uncover a surprising truth.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Haunted House (2022): Charlie and Diesel investigate a haunted house and uncover a tragic history.
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Secret Society (2023): Charlie and Diesel must unravel a mystery involving a secret society and a lost treasure.
Novella:
- Cat in the Stacks and the Case of the Curious Clock (2018): This novella features Charlie and Diesel solving a mystery involving a curious clock.
Spin-Off Series:
- The Library Cat Mystery Series: This series features Diesel as the protagonist, solving mysteries with his human companion, Max. The books are stand-alone and can be read in any order.
Other:
- The Complete Cat in the Stacks Series: Volumes 1 & 2 (2015): This collection includes the first six books in the series.
- Cat in the Stacks: The Complete Short Story Collection (2020): This collection includes short stories featuring Charlie and Diesel.
Reading Order Recommendations:
- Main Series: Enjoy the series in the order listed above.
- Spin-Off Series: Can be read after completing the main series or enjoyed independently.
- Novella: Can be read anytime after reading the first few books in the main series.
This reading order will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the charming world of Charlie, Diesel, and the library mysteries they solve. Happy reading!
