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Harry Potter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Harry Potter books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Harry Potter series? Start with "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone" (1997) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Harry Potter reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone
1997
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
1998
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
1999
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2000
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2003
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2005
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2007
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (With: Jack Thorne,John Tiffany)
2016
Harry Potter: The Prequel
2008
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