Harry Potter Books in Order

This page lists the complete Harry Potter reading order by J.K. Rowling, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 1997-2016

Harry Potter Reading Order

01 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone 1997 Buy

02 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 1998 Buy

03 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 1999 Buy

04 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2000 Buy

05 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2003 Buy

06 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005 Buy

07 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007 Buy

08 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child(With: Jack Thorne,John Tiffany) 2016 Buy

Harry Potter Books by Publication Order

1997 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone #1

1998 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets #2

1999 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban #3

2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire #4

2003 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix #5

2005 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince #6

2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows #7

2016 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child(With: Jack Thorne,John Tiffany) #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Harry Potter reading order?

The Harry Potter reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Harry Potter books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Harry Potter books published across 1997-2016.

Who writes the Harry Potter books?

Harry Potter is listed as a book series by J.K. Rowling.

Should I read Harry Potter in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Harry Potter. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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