Series by James Herriot
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Buy on Amazon1972 · James Herriot
James Herriot has settled into life as a Darrowby vet, testing cattle herds for tuberculosis, gaining another animal companion in Nugent the pig…
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Buy on AmazonAll Creatures Great and Small (All Creatures Great and Small #1-2)
1972 · James Herriot
The world of James Herriot, described as the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients…
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Buy on AmazonAll Things Bright and Beautiful (All Creatures Great and Small #3-4)
1973 · James Herriot
This sequel to All Creatures Great and Small follows Herriot, now newly married, as he journeys among the remote hillside farms and valley towns of…
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Buy on Amazon1974 · James Herriot
With his wife Helen and a partner's plate on Skeldale House's railings, James Herriot finds the Yorkshire Dales more beautiful than ever, despite…
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Buy on Amazon1976 · James Herriot
James Herriot's married bliss and lovers' nest in Darrowby are interrupted by the Second World War, relocating him to a grueling RAF training camp.…
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Buy on Amazon1977 · James Herriot
James Herriot has swapped his wellies for a flying jacket but can't wait to get back to his family, veterinary practice, and old Darrowby friends.…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · James Herriot
After serving in the RAF during World War II, veterinarian James Herriot returns home to Yorkshire, his growing family, and his many patients. He…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · James Herriot
The final installment in James Herriot's collection brings back familiar characters, including old favorite Tricki Woo, and introduces new ones,…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · James Herriot
Fresh out of veterinary college, James Herriot begins his first job in 1930s Yorkshire, a rural pocket of life amid a changing world. He works…
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Buy on AmazonIf Only They Could Talk / It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (All Creatures Great and Small #1-2)
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has James Herriot written?
We list 11 books by James Herriot across 1 series, published between 1972–1992 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read James Herriot's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “If Only They Could Talk.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy James Herriot's books?
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