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ⓘ About J.K. Rowling
All of Harry Potter books have been made into movies by Warner Bros. J.K. Rowling stated that all Harry Potter character should be British and that all filming should be made in England. This was of course done that way.
All Book Series by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 1997
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child- A Play
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2016 Co-authored · Jack Thorne,John Tiffany
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2000 Pen name · Newt Scamander
Quidditch Through the Ages
Book 2 of 4 · published 2001 Pen name · Kennilworthy Whisp
The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2023
A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2019
A Journey Through Care of Magical Creatures
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2019
Christmas at Hogwarts
Single-title series · published 2024 Co-authored · Ziyi Gao
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 1997
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition
Book 2 of 5 · published 1998
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The Illustrated Edition
Book 3 of 5 · published 1999
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Illustrated Edition
Book 4 of 5 · published 2003
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The Illustrated Edition
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2019
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2016
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – The Original Screenplay
Book 2 of 3 · published 2018
The Secrets of Dumbledore – The Complete Screenplay
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022 Co-authored · Steve Kloves
Dobby
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026 Co-authored · Helen Brady
Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies
Book 2 of 4 · published 2016
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists
Book 3 of 4 · published 2016
Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2016
The Christmas Pig
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021 Co-authored · Jim Field
From the Wizarding Archive: Curated Writing from the World of Harry Potter
Single-title series · published 2024
Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
Single-title series · published 2015
Becoming Myself: Reflections on Growing Up Female
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2006
The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht: Voices from the Front Line of Scotland's Battle for Women's Rights
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2024
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J.K. Rowling?
All of Harry Potter books have been made into movies by Warner Bros. J.K. Rowling stated that all Harry Potter character should be British and that all filming should be made in England. This was of course done that way.
Which J.K. Rowling series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Harry Potter series, the earliest of J.K. Rowling's multi-book series: it opens with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's Stone (1997) and runs to 8 books across 1997–2016, ending with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child- A Play (2016). J.K. Rowling's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has J.K. Rowling written?
J.K. Rowling has 54 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1997 and 2026. 46 of them belong to 10 named series — the largest being the Harry Potter series with 8 books — and 8 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should J.K. Rowling's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J.K. Rowling's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Harry Potter (1997–2016, 8 books), Harry Potter Illustrated Editions (1997–2019, 5 books) and Harry Potter Companion (2000–2023, 4 books), plus 7 more.
How are J.K. Rowling's books organised into series?
This guide splits J.K. Rowling's 54 books into 10 named series and 8 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Harry Potter (8 books, 1997–2016); Pocket Potters (8 books, 2025–2026); Cormoran Strike (8 books, 2013–2025); Harry Potter Illustrated Editions (5 books, 1997–2019); Harry Potter Companion (4 books, 2000–2023), plus 5 further series.
How are J.K. Rowling's books organised into series?
This guide splits J.K. Rowling's 54 books into 10 named series and 8 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Harry Potter (8 books, 1997–2016); Pocket Potters (8 books, 2025–2026); Cormoran Strike (8 books, 2013–2025); Harry Potter Illustrated Editions (5 books, 1997–2019); Harry Potter Companion (4 books, 2000–2023), plus 5 further series.