Jilly Cooper

Jilly Cooper is a highly accomplished English author, particularly known for her romance novels and non-fiction books. She was born on February 21, 1937, and began her career as a journalist in 1957, using her personal experiences as inspiration for her work. These experiences often revolved around themes of marriage, sex, and housework.

Cooper's love for animals, particularly dogs and horses, is also a significant influence in her writing. This affinity is evident in many of her novels, which often feature these animals prominently.

In addition to her journalistic work, Cooper has written numerous non-fiction pieces. However, she gained significant fame for her fiction works, with her first novel appearing in 1975. Her most notable series, the Rutshire Chronicles, was first published in 1985 and has been a significant contribution to her literary career.

Beyond her writing, Cooper is a media personality and has received numerous accolades for her work. She has been awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Gloucestershire and Anglia Ruskin. In 2018, she was appointed CBE for her services to literature and charity. Despite her achievements, Cooper remains humble and connected to her readers, maintaining a presence on social media platforms like Facebook.
Rutshire Chronicles Books
# Title Year
1 Riders 1985
2 Rivals / Players 1988
3 Polo 1991
4 The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous 1993
5 Appassionata 1996
6 Score! 1998
7 Pandora 2002
8 Wicked! 2006
9 Jump! 2010
10 Mount! 2016
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Emily 1975
2 Bella 1976
3 Harriet 1976
4 Octavia 1977
5 Prudence 1978
6 Imogen 1978
7 Araminta's Wedding: or A Fortune Secured: A Country House Extravaganza 1993
8 Forces Sweethearts 1994
9 Tackle! 2023
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Lisa and Co 1981
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 Little Mabel 1980
2 Little Mabel's Great Escape 1981
3 Little Mabel Wins 1982
4 Little Mabel Saves The Day 1985
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 How to Stay Married: User's Guide to Wedlock 1970
2 Jolly Super: Collected Pieces 1970
3 Jolly Super Too 1973
4 Jolly Superlative 1975
5 Super Men & Super Women 1976
6 Superjilly 1977
7 Supercooper 1980
8 Intelligent and Loyal 1981
9 Class 1981
10 The British in Love 1981
11 Love and Other Heartaches 1981
12 Beyond Bartlett 1982
13 Jolly Marsupial: Down Under and Other Scenes 1982
14 Animals In War 1983
15 Leo and Jilly Cooper on Rugby 1984
16 On Cricket 1985
17 Hotfoot To Zabriskie Point 1985
18 Horse Mania! 1986
19 How to Survive Christmas 1986
20 Turn Right At The Spotted Dog 1987
21 How to Survive from Nine to Five 1988
22 Angels Rush In: The Best of Jilly Cooper's Satire and Humour 1990
23 Mongrel Magic 1992
24 Women And Super Women 1992
25 The Common Years 1994
26 Between the Covers 2020
Jilly Cooper Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Violets and Vinegar: Beyond Bartlett, Quotations by and About Women 1980
2 The Anthology of Love and Romance 1994