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J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling — 13 titles in the rankings, first published between 1997 and 2012. They average 8.1, above the 7.8 the whole catalogue averages. 4 of the series have a reading order worth keeping to.

Editor’s note Start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and read the seven books in order. Readers here rate the series higher as it grows darker: Goblet of Fire and Deathly Hallows tie at the top. The Hogwarts Library books are short extras.

Ranked titles
13 books
Average score
8.1
Total ratings
59.5K
First published
1997–2012
Highest ratedHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire8.8 Buy the book Listen to the audiobook

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Series by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter
8.78.7 / 10
Harry PotterJ. K. Rowling56.6K ratings
Hogwarts Library Books
7.57.5 / 10
Hogwarts Library BooksJ. K. Rowling2.3K ratings
Pottermore PresentsJ. K. Rowling
Pottermore PresentsJ. K. Rowling
Fantastic Beasts: The Original Screenplays
8.08.0 / 10
Fantastic Beasts: The Original ScreenplaysJ. K. Rowling61 ratings

Reading order of J. K. Rowling's series

4 series with a set order — each one opens on the volume to read first.

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Books by J. K. Rowling

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8.68.6 / 10
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7.47.4 / 10
7.37.3 / 10
8.68.6 / 10
8.88.8 / 10
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7.77.7 / 10
7.07.0 / 10
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Book score12 books on a timeline, 1997–2012 · Highest rated: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireJ. K. Rowling · 2000Filmed 2005 Fantasy7.5K ratings
    8.88.8 / 10
  2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
    Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsJ. K. Rowling · 2007Filmed 2010 Fantasy7.1K ratings
    8.88.8 / 10
  3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanJ. K. Rowling · 1999Filmed 2004 Fantasy8.3K ratings
    8.88.8 / 10
  4. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceJ. K. Rowling · 2005Filmed 2009 Fantasy6.7K ratings
    8.88.8 / 10
  5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixJ. K. Rowling · 2003Filmed 2007 Fantasy7K ratings
    8.68.6 / 10
  6. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneJ. K. Rowling · 1997Filmed 2001 Fantasy11.9K ratings
    8.68.6 / 10
  7. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJ. K. Rowling · 1998Filmed 2002 Fantasy8.2K ratings
    8.48.4 / 10
  8. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original ScreenplayJ. K. Rowling · 2001 Fantasy61 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  9. The Ickabog
    The IckabogJ. K. Rowling Fantasy94 ratings
    7.87.8 / 10
  10. The Tales of Beedle the Bard
    The Tales of Beedle the BardJ. K. Rowling · 2008 Fantasy993 ratings
    7.77.7 / 10
  11. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemJ. K. Rowling · 2001 Fantasy782 ratings
    7.47.4 / 10
  12. Quidditch Through the Ages
    Quidditch Through the AgesJ. K. Rowling · 2001 Fantasy504 ratings
    7.37.3 / 10
  13. The Casual Vacancy
    The Casual VacancyJ. K. Rowling · 2012 Humour469 ratings
    7.07.0 / 10

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