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Dr. Kildare Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dr. Kildare books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Dr. Kildare series? Start with "Calling Dr. Kildare" (1940) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Dr. Kildare reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Calling Dr. Kildare
1940
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
1940
Dr. Kildare Takes Charge
1941
Dr. Kildare's Trial
1941
Young Dr. Kildare
1941
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
1942
Dr. Kildare's Search
1943
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