Harry Potter Books in Order
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J. K. Rowling's seven-novel saga following orphan wizard Harry Potter through his years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as he and his friends confront the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. The series is rounded out by Hogwarts Library companion volumes and the later stage-play sequel.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · J. K. Rowling
A short story written by J. K. Rowling in 2008 was part of a charity auction and sold for £25,000. It was later published in the What's Your Story…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
1997 · J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter first sees a letter with a purple wax seal featuring a lion, an eagle, a badger, and a snake when he is living at number four, Privet…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
1998 · J. K. Rowling
During the summer after his first year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter receives sinister warnings from a house-elf named Dobby. Back at school for his…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
1999 · J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter begins another unusual year at Hogwarts when the Knight Bus crashes in front of him. Sirius Black, a convicted murderer and follower of…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2000 · J. K. Rowling
The fourth book in the Harry Potter series follows Harry as he returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his fourth year. Alongside…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2003 · J. K. Rowling
After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry knows he is about to become Voldemort's next target. Though many deny the Dark Lord's return,…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2005 · J. K. Rowling
One summer night, Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive to collect Harry Potter, but his wand hand is blackened and shriveled, though he refuses to…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2007 · J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter is leaving Privet Drive for the last time. He climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and they take to the skies. He knows Lord…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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2001 · J. K. Rowling
Presented as a Hogwarts library textbook, this companion volume traces the history and evolution of the wizarding sport of Quidditch. It covers the…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
2016 · J. K. Rowling
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official story presented on stage. Written by Jack…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Harry Potter books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers, booksellers, and the publisher (Bloomsbury/Scholastic); the books' real-world publication order matches the in-story chronology of Harry's seven school years. Start with “Harry Potter prequel.”
How many books are in the Harry Potter series?
We list 10 books by J. K. Rowling , published between 1997–2016.
Where can I buy the Harry Potter books?
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Reader reviews
- Mark Schtel★★★★★Aug 2026
One of my all time favorite and a go to read when I am feeling nostalgic.
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