J. K. Rowling books in order
All 24 books by J. K. Rowling in order of publication (1997 to 2025), with a one-line summary of each and where to start.
24 books1997 to 2025
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997)
An orphan discovers he's a wizard — and the dark wizard who killed his parents isn't done with him.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
1997Start here
An orphan discovers he's a wizard — and the dark wizard who killed his parents isn't done with him.
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1998
A whispering diary, a hidden Chamber, and a boy who hears a monster no one else can.
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1999
The escaped prisoner hunting Harry isn't the monster — the rat sleeping on Ron's bed is.
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2000
A school contest turns grave: Harry's name in the Goblet seals Cedric's fate.
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2001Hogwarts Library Books series
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a 2001 guide book written by British author J. K. Rowling about the magical creatures in the Harry Potter universe.
Quidditch Through the Ages
2001Hogwarts Library Books series
Quidditch Through the Ages is a 2001 book written by British author J. K. Rowling using the pseudonym of Kennilworthy Whisp about Quidditch in the Harry Potter universe.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2003
A boy nobody believes fights a government that lies — and pays in blood.
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2005
A battered textbook, a poisoned mead, and the memory that could kill Voldemort.
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2007
No home, no school, no plan—just three friends hunting pieces of a dark soul.
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2012
The Casual Vacancy is a novel written by British author J. K. Rowling, published worldwide by the Little, Brown Book Group on 27 September 2012.
The Cuckoo's Calling
2013Cormoran Strike series
The Cuckoo's Calling is a crime fiction novel written by British author J. K. Rowling, published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
The Silkworm
2014Cormoran Strike series
The Silkworm is a crime fiction novel written by British author J. K. Rowling, published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Career of Evil
2015Cormoran Strike series
Career of Evil is a crime novel written by British author J.K. Rowling, published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
2015
Non-fiction work by J. K. Rowling.
Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide
2016Pottermore Presents series
Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide is an e-book written by J. K. Rowling, a guide to Hogwarts and its secrets.
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies
2016Pottermore Presents series
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies is an e-book written by J. K. Rowling, a guide to Hogwarts' teachers.
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists
2016Pottermore Presents series
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists is an e-book written by J. K. Rowling.
Lethal White
2018Cormoran Strike series
Lethal White is a crime novel written by British author J. K. Rowling, published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
The Ickabog
2020
The Ickabog is a fairy tale by J. K. Rowling.
Troubled Blood
2020Cormoran Strike series
Troubled Blood is a crime novel written by British author J. K. Rowling, published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Harry Potter: A Magical Year
2021
An orphan learns he's a wizard — and that his mother's love still protects him.
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2021
The Christmas Pig is a Christmas fairy tale novel by J. K. Rowling and illustrated by Jim Field.
The Running Grave
2023Cormoran Strike series
The Running Grave is a crime novel written by British author J. K. Rowling, published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
The Hallmarked Man
2025Cormoran Strike series
A corpse in a silver vault, a Masonic mark, and a killer hiding in plain sight.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has J. K. Rowling written?
This list covers 24 books by J. K. Rowling, published from 1997 to 2025.
What are J. K. Rowling's books in order?
J. K. Rowling's books in publication order: 1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997), 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998), 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999), 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000), 5. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2001), 6. Quidditch Through the Ages (2001), 7. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003), 8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005), 9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007), 10. The Casual Vacancy (2012), 11. The Cuckoo's Calling (2013), 12. The Silkworm (2014), 13. Career of Evil (2015), 14. Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination (2015), 15. Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide (2016), 16. Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies (2016), 17. Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists (2016), 18. Lethal White (2018), 19. The Ickabog (2020), 20. Troubled Blood (2020), 21. Harry Potter: A Magical Year (2021), 22. The Christmas Pig (2021), 23. The Running Grave (2023), 24. The Hallmarked Man (2025).
What was J. K. Rowling's first book?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published in 1997.
Which J. K. Rowling book should I read first?
A good place to start is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997).
What is J. K. Rowling's latest book?
The most recent book on this list is The Hallmarked Man (2025).
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