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Adam Kay Reading Order

6 series · 15 books · Born 1980

Non-Fiction

Adam Kay is a British author and doctor who brings medical expertise and dark humor to his nonfiction writing. Best known for his debut memoir about life as a junior doctor in the NHS, Kay has expanded his career to include edited anthologies and illustrated works that blend wit with candid insight into healthcare and human experience. His varied output across multiple series demonstrates his range as both a storyteller and cultural commentator.

And Other Lies Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Feminists Don't Wear Pink and Other Lies
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start this series with It's Not OK to Feel Blue

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#Title
1
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It's Not OK to Feel Blue
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Dexter Procter Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1
Cover of Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor(With: Henry Paker)
Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor(With: Henry Paker)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

9 books (2011–2024)

Start with How to Be a Bogus Doctor, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with How to Be a Bogus Doctor

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#Title
1
How to Be a Bogus Doctor
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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This Is Going to Hurt
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
What Seems to Be the Problem(With: Mark Watson)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Kay's Marvellous Medicine
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Kay's Anatomy
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Kay's Brilliant Brains
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Kay’s Incredible Inventions
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1
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Amy Gets Eaten
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
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A Particularly Nasty Case
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Adam Kay written?
Adam Kay has written 15 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Adam Kay series?
Here are the first books in Adam Kay's series: Anthologies: It's Not OK to Feel Blue; Non-Fiction: How to Be a Bogus Doctor.
What order should I read Adam Kay's books?
We recommend reading Adam Kay's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Adam Kay still writing new books?
Yes, Adam Kay has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

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