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Harry Potter

by J.K. Rowling

8 books Started 1997 Latest 2016
Publication Reading Order

The Harry Potter is a Crime Fiction / Mystery 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 ★ NYT 57w · #1 🏆 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 2008🏆 Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award 2008🏆 Golden Archer Award 2008🏆 Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards 2006🏆 British Book Award 1999Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ★ NYT 43w · #1 🏆 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 2008🏆 Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards 2005🏆 Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award 2004🏆 Soaring Eagle Book Award 2002🏆 Golden Archer Award 2001🏆 Locus Award 2000🏆 Bram Stoker Award 1999🏆 Whitbread Award 1999+3 moreFull award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
4 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 🏆 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 2008🏆 Golden Archer Award 2002🏆 Hugo Award 2001🏆 Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek 2001🏆 Audie Award 2001🏆 Corine Internationaler Buchpreis 2001Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 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 🏆 Audie Award 2006Locus Award 2006Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 🏆 Audie Award 2008🏆 Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards 2008🏆 Puddly Award 2008🏆 Andre Norton Award 2007Locus Award 2008Odyssey Award 2008Carnegie Medal 2008Full award history → 🎬 2 adaptations → 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 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 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.

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About J.K. Rowling

Joanne "Jo" Murray, OBE (née Rowling), better known under the pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author best known as the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, sold more than 400 million copies, and been the basis for a popular series of films.

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