Harry Potter Books in Order
9 books by J. K. Rowling · 1997-2016 · Fantasy , Children's , Adventure
1997–2007 fantasy book series by J. K. Rowling
| # | Cover | Title | Published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Harry Potter prequel | 2008 | Amazon | |
| 1 |  | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | 1997 | Amazon |
| 2 |  | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | 1998 | Amazon |
| 3 |  | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | 1999 | Amazon |
| 4 |  | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | 2000 | Amazon |
| 5 |  | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | 2003 | Amazon |
| 6 |  | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | 2005 | Amazon |
| 7 |  | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | 2007 | Amazon |
| — |  | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | 2016 | Amazon |
Entries without a number are not numbered in the source data - they are placed by publication date, which is usually but not always the intended reading order.
Where to start with Harry Potter
Most readers start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the earliest book in the series. Where entries are not numbered by the publisher, we list them by publication date.
Harry Potter prequel sits before book one in story order, which is why it appears at the top of the table. It was published well after the series began, though, so most readers come back to it later rather than starting there.
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Harry Potter series FAQ
- How many books are in the Harry Potter series?
- There are 9 books in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, published between 1997 and 2016.
- What is the first Harry Potter book?
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published in 1997, is the first book in the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter prequel is a prequel, published later and usually read after the main sequence.
- What is the latest Harry Potter book?
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2016) is the most recent Harry Potter book in our catalogue.
- Do you have to read the Harry Potter books in order?
- The Harry Potter books are not numbered by the publisher. Most readers start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and follow publication order, which is the order listed above.
