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.
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.
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.
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.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J.K. Rowling · 2000
Harry is mysteriously entered into the dangerous Triwizard Tournament against his will.
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.
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.
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.