BookBingeJackson Brodie Books in Order
A private investigator with a talent for stumbling into other people's tragedies.
Here is the complete Jackson Brodie reading order — all 6 books by Kate Atkinson, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Case Histories(2004)
- One Good Turn(2006)
- When Will There Be Good News?(2008)
- Started Early, Took My Dog(2010)
- Big Sky(2019)
- Death at the Sign of the Rook(2024)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Jackson Brodie series?
There are 6 books in the Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson, beginning with Case Histories (2004) and most recently Death at the Sign of the Rook (2024).
What is the first Jackson Brodie book?
The first book is Case Histories, published in 2004. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Jackson Brodie in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.