Harry Potter Books in Order
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 AmazonHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
1997 · J. K. Rowling
A young woman orphaned by an earthquake is taken in by a Neanderthal clan despite being a different human species. She must adapt to their ways,…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
1998 · J. K. Rowling
Fleeing her adoptive clan, a young woman discovers she is not alone in the world when she encounters a man from her own kind. Together they survive…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
1999 · J. K. Rowling
The couple settles with a tribe of hunters on the mammoth steppes, where they experience community, craft, and cultural exchange. As tensions simmer…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2000 · J. K. Rowling
Beginning a long journey across vast plains and mountains, the protagonists encounter diverse peoples and master new skills for survival. Their…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2003 · J. K. Rowling
Seeking a permanent home, the characters finally establish themselves and begin building a life of stability. They work to bridge cultures and…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2005 · J. K. Rowling
As the wizarding world slides deeper into war, Harry begins private lessons with Dumbledore to explore the secret history of their greatest foe.…
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2007 · J. K. Rowling
Rather than returning to school, Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out on a dangerous quest to find and destroy the hidden fragments that keep their enemy…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on AmazonHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
2001 · Jack Thorne
Years after the great wizarding war, a grown Harry works at the Ministry while his son Albus struggles under the weight of the family name at…
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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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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 and the Philosopher's Stone.”
How many books are in the Harry Potter series?
We list 7 books by J. K. Rowling , published between 1997–2007.
Where can I buy the Harry Potter books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.