Reading Order Guide
Harry Potter Reading Order
Complete Order
All 7 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Harry Potter series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
A magical, adventurous Middle Grade fantasy built around chosen one, magic school, coming of age. 309 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
A adventurous, mysterious Middle Grade fantasy built around mystery, monster, secret chamber. 341 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
A dark, adventurous Middle Grade fantasy built around time travel, wrongful imprisonment, werewolf. 435 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
A dark, epic Middle Grade fantasy built around tournament, coming of age, death. 734 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
A dark, angsty Adult fantasy built around rebellion, ministry, ptsd. 870 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
A dark, romantic Adult fantasy built around origin story, sacrifice, romance. 652 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
A epic, devastating Adult fantasy built around final battle, sacrifice, horcruxes. 759 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
Harry Potter Series Questions
Read the Harry Potter series in publication order: 1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This is the intended reading order by J.
The Harry Potter series has 7 books totaling 4,100 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
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