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Bookmobile Cat Mysteries Books in Order

12 Books
2013 – 2024 Published
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Recommended Reading Path

For the best experience, readers should start the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries from the very beginning with Lending a Paw. Because the books follow the ongoing lives, relationships, and careers of librarian Minnie Hamilton and her quirky rescue cat, Eddie, reading them in order allows you to fully appreciate the character growth and evolving small-town dynamics in Chilson, Michigan.

Bookmobile Cat Mysteries in Publication and Chronological Order

The chronological timeline of the series aligns perfectly with the publication order. There are no prequel novellas or spin-off series to worry about, making this an easy, straightforward list to follow:

  1. Lending a Paw (2013)
  2. Tailing a Tabby (2014)
  3. Borrowed Crime (2015)
  4. Pouncing on Murder (2015)
  5. Cat with a Clue (2016)
  6. Wrong Side of the Paw (2017)
  7. Booking the Crook (2019)
  8. Gone with the Whisker (2020)
  9. Checking Out Crime (2021)
  10. The Crime That Binds (2022)
  11. A Troubling Tail (2023)
  12. No Paw to Stand On (2024)
  13. Book 'Em, Eddie (2025)
  14. Murder on Thin Ice (scheduled for October 6, 2026)

Practical Reading Guidance

The series is set in the fictional, scenic resort town of Chilson, Michigan. Minnie Hamilton drives a bookmobile to deliver books to rural communities, which serves as a cozy backdrop for the mysteries she encounters. Her rescue cat, Eddie, is known for his mischievous personality, his love of catnip, and his uncanny ability to help Minnie find clues (or bodies). While each book features a standalone mystery that is resolved by the end, the overarching subplots—such as Minnie's romance and the development of the bookmobile program—are best enjoyed consecutively.

Frequently Asked

QDo you need to read the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries in order?

While each book features a standalone murder mystery that is fully resolved, it is highly recommended to read the series in order starting with Lending a Paw. This allows you to follow the development of Minnie's relationships and the ongoing narrative of the Chilson community.

QWho writes the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries?

The series is written by Laurie Cass, a Michigan native who also writes under the pen name Laura Alden.

QWhere does the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries series take place?

The stories are set in the charming, fictional resort town of Chilson, Michigan, located in the hilly region of the state.

QWhat kind of cat is Eddie in the series?

Eddie is a rescue cat who is described as a black-and-white domestic shorthair with a big personality and a knack for sneaking out of the bookmobile to find clues.

QAre there any short stories, novellas, or spin-offs?

No, the series consists solely of full-length novels. There are currently no official novellas, short stories, or co-authored spin-offs in this universe.

QWhen is the next Bookmobile Cat Mystery book coming out?

The fourteenth book in the series, titled Murder on Thin Ice, is scheduled to be released on October 6, 2026.