Harry Potter — Reading Order

by J.K. Rowling

Follow Harry Potter from his first year at Hogwarts to the final battle against Voldemort. Best read in publication order.

1

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

J.K. Rowling · 1997

Harry discovers he's a wizard on his 11th birthday and begins his journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

2

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

J.K. Rowling · 1998

Harry's second year brings a mysterious monster attacking students and whispers about the Chamber of Secrets.

3

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

J.K. Rowling · 1999

A dangerous prisoner has escaped from Azkaban, and everyone believes he's after Harry.

4

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

J.K. Rowling · 2000

Harry is mysteriously entered into the dangerous Triwizard Tournament against his will.

5

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

J.K. Rowling · 2003

Voldemort is back but the Ministry of Magic refuses to believe it. Harry forms Dumbledore's Army to fight back.

6

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

J.K. Rowling · 2005

Harry learns about Voldemort's past and the secret to defeating him — the Horcruxes.

7

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

J.K. Rowling · 2007

The final battle. Harry, Ron, and Hermione hunt for Horcruxes to destroy Voldemort once and for all.