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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
I grew up alongside Harry. The snake, the train ride, and Hagrid standing up to the Dursleys still stick with me.
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J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter follows a young wizard through seven novels of magic, friendship, and growing danger. Start with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and read the seven main books in order. Reviews of all seven books are available below.
Cory’s perspective
I think I started reading Harry Potter either right before or right after The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Yes, these books were written for kids and young adults, but they hold up. I reread the series as an adult, and I still love every book.
Where to begin
Start with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, also published as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Follow the seven novels in the numbered order below.
Reviews
All seven books are now reviewed: Sorcerer’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, and Deathly Hallows.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Dobby, Lockhart, and the Whomping Willow bring plenty of personality as Hogwarts starts getting darker.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Sirius is one of my favorites in the whole series. Add the Dementors, the Knight Bus, and a perfect ending, and this one stayed with me.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The wizarding world gets bigger, the tournament gets dangerous, and the darker side of the series takes another step forward.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Umbridge, Sirius, and Dumbledore’s Army give Harry plenty to deal with as the pressure reaches inside Hogwarts.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Dumbledore, old memories, and a mysterious Potions textbook give Harry more to understand before the final book.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry, Ron, and Hermione carry the friendship into the hardest part of a series I still love from beginning to end.
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