Harry Potter: Books in Order

J.K. Rowling's seven-book Harry Potter series is meant to be read in publication order — the characters and stakes age up with the reader across the run.

7 books · publication order · Grades 4–9 (ages 9–15; later books darker).

1. 
   1Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

   by J.K. Rowling · Book 1 · 1997

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2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
   2Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

   by J.K. Rowling · Book 2 · 1998

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3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
   3Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

   by J.K. Rowling · Book 3 · 1999

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4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
   4Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

   by J.K. Rowling · Book 4 · 2000

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5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
   5Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

   by J.K. Rowling · Book 5 · 2003

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6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
   6Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

   by J.K. Rowling · Book 6 · 2005

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7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
   7Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

   by J.K. Rowling · Book 7 · 2007

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Series book lists + publication order verified against publisher catalogs / Wikipedia. Last verified 2026-06-29.