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Harry Potter

by J.K. Rowling

8 books Started 1997 Latest 2016
Publication Reading Order

The Harry Potter is a series by J.K. Rowling, made up of 8 books published between 1997 and 2016. It begins with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ( With: Jack Thorne, John Tiffany) (2016), spanning 19 years of storytelling.

8books
19years active
3decades
~2.7yrs between books
2016latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
4 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Harry Potter and the Phoenix 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ( With: Jack Thorne, John Tiffany)Latest 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Harry Potter series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Harry Potter series?

Start with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone (1997), the first book in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Harry Potter series?

There are 8 books in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, published between 1997 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Harry Potter series?

The first book in the Harry Potter series is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone, published in 1997 by J.K. Rowling.

What is the latest book in the Harry Potter series?

The most recent book in the Harry Potter series is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ( With: Jack Thorne, John Tiffany) (2016) by J.K. Rowling.

J.K. Rowling (born Joanne Kathleen Rowling), is a British author best known as the creator of the "Harry Potter" series. Born in 1965, she began writing the first novel during a train delay in 1990. The book was published in 1997 and became an instant global success, spawning a multi-billion-dollar franchise. Rowling has since published numerous other novels, including "The Casual Vacancy" and "The Ickabog," as well as the "Fantastic Beasts" screenplays. Her works have sold over 500 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 80 languages. Rowling has received numerous awards, including the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to literature. She is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential writers of all time. Her works have had a profound impact on popular culture and inspired countless readers worldwide.

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