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Percy Jackson and the Olympians books in order A series by Rick Riordan

The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan has 5 books (4 novels and 1 shorter work), from The Lightning Thief (Jul 2005) to The Last Olympian (May 2009). Read it in order, starting with The Lightning Thief.

Reading order: 1 The Lightning Thief (2005) · 2 The Sea of Monsters (2006) · 3 The Titan's Curse (2007) · 4 The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008) · 5 The Last Olympian (2009)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Percy Jackson and the Olympians books in order

  1. 1.

    The Lightning Thief (Jul 2005)

    384 pages★ 4.3 (408 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. 2.

    The Sea of Monsters (Apr 2006)

    285 pages★ 4.5 (186 ratings)Adapted for film

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  3. 3.

    The Titan's Curse (May 2007)

    320 pages★ 4.5 (154 ratings)

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  4. 4.

    The Battle of the Labyrinth (May 2008)

    365 pages★ 4.4 (138 ratings)

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  5. 5.

    The Last Olympian (May 2009)

    128 pages

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians FAQ

How many Percy Jackson and the Olympians books are there?
There are 5 Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books in?
In publication order, starting with The Lightning Thief (Jul 2005): 1 The Lightning Thief (2005) · 2 The Sea of Monsters (2006) · 3 The Titan's Curse (2007) · 4 The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008) · 5 The Last Olympian (2009).
What is the first Percy Jackson and the Olympians book?
The Lightning Thief (Jul 2005).
What is the latest Percy Jackson and the Olympians book?
The Last Olympian (May 2009).
Is the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series finished?
There have been no new Percy Jackson and the Olympians books since 2009.
Did Rick Riordan write other series?
Yes: Tres Navarre, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, The 39 Clues, Heroes of Olympus and The Kane Chronicles.

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