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Bibliophile Mysteries Books in Order

18 Books
2009 – 2023 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

To get the most out of the Bibliophile Mysteries, you should read them in publication order. While the murder mystery in each book is resolved by the final page, Brooklyn Wainwright's personal life, her career, and her romance with British security expert Derek Stone develop continuously throughout the series.

Here is the recommended reading path for the series:

  1. Homicide in Hardcover (2009)
  2. If Books Could Kill (2009)
  3. The Lies That Bind (2010)
  4. Murder under Cover (2011)
  5. Pages of Sin (2012) - Note: This is an e-novella (Book 4.5) that fits perfectly here.
  6. One Book in the Grave (2012)
  7. Peril in Paperback (2012)
  8. A Cookbook Conspiracy (2013)
  9. The Book Stops Here (2014)
  10. Ripped From the Pages (2015)
  11. Books of a Feather (2016)
  12. Once Upon a Spine (2017)
  13. Buried In Books (2018)
  14. The Book Supremacy (2019)
  15. The Grim Reader (2020)
  16. Little Black Book (2021)
  17. The Paper Caper (2022)
  18. The Twelve Books of Christmas (2023)

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

You do not need to worry about complex timeline jumps when reading this series. The chronological order matches the publication order exactly. The only minor decision is when to read the e-novella Pages of Sin, which takes place chronologically between Murder under Cover and One Book in the Grave.

Spin-Offs and Connections

Kate Carlisle also writes the Fixer-Upper Mystery series starring builder Shannon Hammer. While both series share Carlisle's signature lighthearted cozy tone and mystery elements, they do not feature any official character crossovers or co-authored installments. You can read both series completely independently.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Bibliophile Mysteries?

You should start with the first novel, Homicide in Hardcover. Because the characters' relationships and personal lives evolve over time, reading in release order offers the best experience.

QIs the novella Pages of Sin required reading?

No, Pages of Sin (Book 4.5) is a standalone e-novella. While it is a fun quick read featuring hidden letters in Jane Austen novels, skipping it will not disrupt your understanding of the main series.

QDo the Bibliophile Mysteries crossover with the Fixer-Upper Mysteries?

No. Although both series are written by Kate Carlisle, they feature entirely different characters and settings, with no crossovers or shared plots.

QWho is the main romantic interest in the series?

Brooklyn's primary love interest is Derek Stone, a charming British security agent who frequently helps her stay safe during her investigations.

QAre there any new Bibliophile Mysteries books coming out?

As of mid-2026, the most recent installment is the festive mystery The Twelve Books of Christmas, which was released in late 2023.