Harry Potter Books in Order
Harry Potter is J.K. Rowling's legendary fantasy saga following a young wizard's education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and his battle against the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. Explore the full publication and chronological sequence below, complete with book summaries, ratings, and purchase links.
What is the recommended reading order for Harry Potter?
Read the core Harry Potter series in publication sequence starting with Sorcerer's Stone and concluding with Deathly Hallows. Read Cursed Child and companions as supplementary materials.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone
Orphan Harry Potter discovers he is a wizard on his eleventh birthday and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year, only to find the school plagued by mysterious petrifications from a legendary chamber.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
A convicted mass murderer, Sirius Black, escapes from Azkaban prison, and rumor says he is hunting down Harry.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry is mysteriously selected to compete in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament, forcing him to face dangerous magical trials.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The Ministry of Magic denies Voldemort's return, forcing Harry to form a secret defense club to train his fellow classmates.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry learns about Lord Voldemort's childhood and dark secrets while discovering a mysterious annotated potions textbook.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave Hogwarts to hunt down the Horcruxes containing fragments of Voldemort's soul.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child- A Play (With: Jack Thorne,John Tiffany)
Nineteen years after Voldemort's defeat, Harry's son Albus struggles with his father's legacy while playing with time travel.