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Harry Potter books in order A series by J. K. Rowling

The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling has 8 books, from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Jun 1997) to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Jul 2016). Read it in order, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Reading order: 1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) · 2 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998) · 3 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) · 4 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) · 5 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) · 6 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) · 7 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) · Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2016)

Updated September 2026

All 8 Harry Potter books in order

  1. 1.

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Jun 1997)

    302 pages★ 4.2 (1,033 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. 2.

    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998)

    339 pages★ 4.2 (461 ratings)Adapted for film

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  3. 3.

    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Jul 1999)

    416 pages★ 4.2 (639 ratings)Adapted for film

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  4. 4.

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Jul 2000)

    672 pages★ 4.2 (352 ratings)Adapted for film

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  5. 5.

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Jun 2003)

    870 pages★ 4.2 (317 ratings)Adapted for film

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  6. 6.

    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Jul 2005)

    640 pages★ 4.4 (213 ratings)Adapted for film

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  7. 7.

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007)

    701 pages★ 4.3 (414 ratings)Adapted for film

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  8. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Jul 2016), with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany

    343 pages★ 4.0 (117 ratings)

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Harry Potter FAQ

How many Harry Potter books are there?
There are 8 Harry Potter books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Harry Potter books in?
In publication order, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Jun 1997): 1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) · 2 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998) · 3 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) · 4 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) · 5 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) · 6 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) · … all 8 below.
What is the first Harry Potter book?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Jun 1997).
What is the latest Harry Potter book?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Jul 2016).
Is the Harry Potter series finished?
There have been no new Harry Potter books since 2016.
Did J. K. Rowling write other series?
Yes: Cormoran Strike.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.