Harry Potter Books in Order
There are seven Harry Potter books, published by J. K. Rowling between 1997 and 2007, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Read them in publication order, which is also the story order. In the United States, the first book is titled Sorcerer's Stone.
| Book | UK published | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Philosopher's Stone | 26 June 1997 | Film: 2001 |
| Chamber of Secrets | 2 July 1998 | Film: 2002 |
| Prisoner of Azkaban | 8 July 1999 | Film: 2004 |
| Goblet of Fire | 8 July 2000 | Film: 2005 |
| Order of the Phoenix | 21 June 2003 | Film: 2007 |
| Half-Blood Prince | 16 July 2005 | Film: 2009 |
| Deathly Hallows | 21 July 2007 | Films: 2010, 2011 |
What are the Harry Potter books in order?
In order: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the Chamber of Secrets, the Prisoner of Azkaban, the Goblet of Fire, the Order of the Phoenix, the Half-Blood Prince and the Deathly Hallows. Each follows one school year, apart from the last, which takes place largely away from Hogwarts. The dates in the table are the UK publication dates.
↑ Back to the topWhy is the first book called Sorcerer's Stone in the US?
The first book was published in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, while the rest of the world calls it the Philosopher's Stone. The other six books kept the same titles everywhere.
↑ Back to the topIs there an eighth book?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the published script of a stage play, released on July 31, 2016. It is set years after the Deathly Hallows and is not a novel, and Rowling worked on the story with John Tiffany and Jack Thorne.
↑ Back to the topWhat other books are there?
There are short companion books, such as The Tales of Beedle the Bard (2008). They are optional extras and need not be read in any order alongside the main series. HBO's new TV series, premiering in December 2026, starts with the same title as the first book.
↑ Back to the topMore about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
This guide covers the book only. Film and TV versions differ in places.