Harry Potter Series

The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history, with over 600 million copies sold worldwide. Set in a world of magic hidden within modern Britain, the series follows orphan Harry Potter from his 11th birthday — when he discovers he is a wizard — through seven transformative years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

• Book 1 — The Philosopher's Stone (1997): Harry discovers his magical heritage and battles Lord Voldemort's first attempt at resurrection.
• Book 2 — The Chamber of Secrets (1998): A dark presence at Hogwarts turns students to stone; Ginny Weasley is taken into a hidden chamber.
• Book 3 — The Prisoner of Azkaban (1999): The escaped prisoner Sirius Black — Harry's godfather — is hunted; time travel reshapes events.
• Book 4 — The Goblet of Fire (2000): Harry is entered into the dangerous Triwizard Tournament; Voldemort is fully restored.
• Book 5 — The Order of the Phoenix (2003): The Ministry denies Voldemort's return; Dumbledore's Army forms; Sirius dies.
• Book 6 — The Half-Blood Prince (2005): Harry and Dumbledore seek Horcruxes; Dumbledore is killed by Snape.
• Book 7 — The Deathly Hallows (2007): Harry, Ron, and Hermione hunt Horcruxes; the Battle of Hogwarts concludes the series.
• Book 8 — The Cursed Child (2016): Stage play script; Harry as an adult Ministry employee and his son Albus at Hogwarts.