James Herriot
6
Book Series
41
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books
Best for beginners - Start with "If Only They Could Talk" (1970)
Publication Order of Smudge Books
Popular choice - Start with "Smudge, The Little Lost Lamb" (1991)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Popular choice - Start with "The Best of James Herriot" (1983)
Publication Order of Picture Books
Popular choice - Start with "Bonny's Big Day" (1972)
About the Author
The title aptly describes the spirit of James Herriot’s the second novel, which finds the author’s primary character, at one point, sitting on a high Yorkshire Moor and oddly scented like a cow. ‘It shouldn’t happen to a Vet’ continues to tell many more stories about Herriot’s complicated life, roping his boss Siegfried Farnon and the unpredictability that is his personality into the chaos, along with Tristan, his charming brother, complimented by Herriot’s fated encounter with the beautiful Helen. Once more the beauty of the countryside shines through in this warm tale that is as charming as it is wise. ‘It shouldn’t happen to a vet’, like all of James Herriot’s works, is one novel that shouldn’t be rushed. James Herriot doesn’t write fast paced page turners filled. James Herriot is the author of over 41 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, James Herriot has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books
10 books
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If Only They Could Talk The Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books series continues with 'If Only They Could Talk', another thrilling entry from James Herriot.(1970) ⭐ Start here
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All Creatures Great and Small Join the adventure in 'All Creatures Great and Small' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books series by James Herriot.(1972) ⭐ Start here
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet 'It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books series, set in the world James Herriot has created.(1972) ⭐ Start here
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Let Sleeping Vets Lie Join the adventure in 'Let Sleeping Vets Lie' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books series by James Herriot.(1973) ⭐ Start here
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Vet in Harness Join the adventure in 'Vet in Harness' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books series by James Herriot.(1974) ⭐ Start here
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All Things Bright and Beautiful Experience the magic of 'All Things Bright and Beautiful' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books universe.(1974) ⭐ Start here
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Vets Might Fly In 'Vets Might Fly', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books saga.(1976) ⭐ Start here
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All Things Wise and Wonderful In 'All Things Wise and Wonderful', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books saga.(1976) ⭐ Start here
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The Lord God Made Them All Join the adventure in 'The Lord God Made Them All' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books series by James Herriot.(1981) ⭐ Start here
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Vet in a Spin Experience the magic of 'Vet in a Spin' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books universe.(1984) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Smudge Books
2 books
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Smudge, The Little Lost Lamb Join the adventure in 'Smudge, The Little Lost Lamb' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Smudge Books series by James Herriot.(1991)
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Smudge's Day Out Experience the magic of 'Smudge's Day Out' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Smudge Books universe.(1991)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
3 books
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The Best of James Herriot In 'The Best of James Herriot', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1983)
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Horse & Pony Stories Experience the magic of 'Horse & Pony Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1986)
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The Wonderful World of James Herriot: A Charming Collection of Classic Stories Experience the magic of 'The Wonderful World of James Herriot: A Charming Collection of Classic Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(2023)
Publication Order of Picture Books
8 books
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Bonny's Big Day The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'Bonny's Big Day', another thrilling entry from James Herriot.(1972)
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Moses the Kitten The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'Moses the Kitten', another thrilling entry from James Herriot.(1984)
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Only One Woof Join the adventure in 'Only One Woof' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Picture Books series by James Herriot.(1985)
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The Christmas Day Kitten 'The Christmas Day Kitten' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, set in the world James Herriot has created.(1986)
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Blossom Comes Home The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'Blossom Comes Home', another thrilling entry from James Herriot.(1988)
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The Market Square Dog Join the adventure in 'The Market Square Dog' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Picture Books series by James Herriot.(1989)
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Oscar, Cat-About-Town In 'Oscar, Cat-About-Town', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(1990)
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The Animals at Diamond Woods The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'The Animals at Diamond Woods', another thrilling entry from James Herriot.(2009)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
16 books
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Animal Stories, Tame & Wild Experience the magic of 'Animal Stories, Tame & Wild' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1979)
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James Herriot's Yorkshire Experience the magic of 'James Herriot's Yorkshire' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1979)
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All Creatures Great and Small Annual 1982 Experience the magic of 'All Creatures Great and Small Annual 1982' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1981)
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James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories 'James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world James Herriot has created.(1986)
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James Herriot's Dog Stories 'James Herriot's Dog Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world James Herriot has created.(1986)
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Greatest Cat Stories The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Greatest Cat Stories', another thrilling entry from James Herriot.(1989)
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James Herriot Story Book Join the adventure in 'James Herriot Story Book' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by James Herriot.(1992)
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Every Living Thing In 'Every Living Thing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1992)
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James Herriot's Treasury for Children Join the adventure in 'James Herriot's Treasury for Children' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by James Herriot.(1992)
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James Herriot's Cat Stories Experience the magic of 'James Herriot's Cat Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1994)
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Seven Yorkshire tales The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Seven Yorkshire tales', another thrilling entry from James Herriot.(1995)
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James Herriot's Yorkshire Stories In 'James Herriot's Yorkshire Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1995)
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James Herriot's Yorkshire Village Experience the magic of 'James Herriot's Yorkshire Village' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1995)
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James Herriot's Animal Stories 'James Herriot's Animal Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world James Herriot has created.(1997)
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Yorkshire Stories Experience the magic of 'Yorkshire Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1998)
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James Herriot's Yorkshire Revisited In 'James Herriot's Yorkshire Revisited', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1999)
Publication Order of Anthologies
2 books
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Famous and Curious Animal Stories 'Famous and Curious Animal Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world James Herriot has created.(1989)
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Christmas Cats Join the adventure in 'Christmas Cats' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by James Herriot.(2005)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is James Herriot?
James Herriot is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 41 books. Popular series include Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books, Publication Order of Smudge Books, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best James Herriot book series to start with?
For readers new to James Herriot's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of All Creatures Great and Small Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 10 books, it offers a perfect entry point to James Herriot's writing.
Q: How many books has James Herriot written?
James Herriot has written over 41 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.