The beloved Harry Potter book series can be read again and again, and it’s always there for a new generation of readers to experience for the first time. With Hoopla, you can read the Harry Potter series at no cost, and without waits or holds. You’ve got choices in how you can experience Harry’s world, too. That’s because J.K. Rowling’s books are available as eBooks and audiobooks. Whichever format you prefer, Hoopla offers the entire collection.  

The Harry Potter Books in Order 

Book 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 
Book 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 
Book 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 
Book 4: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 
Book 5: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 
Book 6: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 
Book 7: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 

Looking for the Harry Potter books in order? Below you’ll find a quick summary of each title—click any book to access the eBook version.

Illustrated cover of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone showing a young Harry Potter in glasses flying on a broomstick with a red scarf trailing behind him, set against a magical Hogwarts backdrop with Quidditch elements and colorful banners. Read it for free on Hoopla.

Book 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 

Harry Potter has never known about Hogwarts until mysterious letters arrive at number four, Privet Drive. His aunt and uncle quickly seize them. On his 11th birthday, the enormous, beetle-eyed Rubeus Hagrid appears with astonishing news: Harry is a wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An extraordinary journey begins.  

Illustrated cover of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets showing Harry Potter and Ron Weasley flying a blue enchanted car through a large, tree-like tunnel at night, with Hogwarts visible in the distance below. Read it for free on Hoopla with your library card.

Book 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 

Harry Potter’s summer is disastrous: a terrible birthday, ominous warnings from the house-elf Dobby, and a daring escape from the Dursleys in Arthur Weasley’s enchanted flying car. Back at Hogwarts for his second year, eerie whispers haunt the halls, and students begin turning to stone, making Dobby’s dark predictions frighteningly real.   

**Alt text:** Illustrated cover of *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban* showing Harry Potter holding his wand in front of the glowing purple Knight Bus, with Hedwig perched nearby and a dark, moody street scene surrounding him at night. Read the entire Harry Potter eBook series for free on Hoopla with your library card!

Book 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 

The Knight Bus appears and becomes part of Harry Potter’s journey into another year at Hogwarts. Sirius Black, a dangerous follower of Voldemort, is rumored to be hunting him. In his first Divination lesson, Professor Trelawney predicts death, while the soul-sucking Dementors patrol the grounds, spreading fear and dread throughout the school.  

A richly illustrated underwater scene from the cover of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” showing Harry swimming among merpeople with spears, his robe billowing as he reaches toward a glowing object. Blue‑green tones emphasize the deep, aquatic setting and surrounding rock formations.

Book 4: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 

Hogwarts will host the Triwizard Tournament, open only to wizards over 17…but Harry can’t help dreaming of victory. On Halloween, the Goblet of Fire shocks everyone by announcing his name. Facing deadly tasks, dragons, and Dark wizards, Harry must rely on his friends Ron and Hermione to survive the perilous challenges ahead.   

Cover art showing Harry and friends casting spells among glowing prophecy orbs in the Department of Mysteries. Read the Harry Potter series for free on Hoopla!

Book 5: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 

Dark times grip Hogwarts. After the Dementors attack Dudley, Harry Potter realizes Voldemort will stop at nothing to reach him. Many deny the Dark Lord’s return, yet a secret order at Grimmauld Place prepares to fight. Under Professor Snape’s guidance, Harry learns to defend his mind, but Voldemort’s power grows, and time is running out.  

Cover art showing Dumbledore and Harry leaning over a stone basin filled with swirling green light, the scene lit by eerie magical glow.

Book 6: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 

One summer night, Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand blackened and mysterious. Danger and distrust spread through the Wizarding world, and Hogwarts is no longer safe. With a Death Eater suspected among them, Harry must rely on powerful magic and loyal friends while uncovering Voldemort’s darkest secrets.  

Cover art showing Harry and Voldemort locked in a fierce magical duel, surrounded by swirling light and floating candles in a dramatic, arched setting.

Book 7: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 

As Harry Potter rides in the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike, leaving Privet Drive forever, he knows Voldemort and the Death Eaters are close. The protective charm is gone, and hiding is no longer an option. To save everything he loves, Harry must find and destroy the Horcruxes, facing the Dark Lord in the ultimate, final battle.  

Since the initial release of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling has released several titles related to the Wizarding world. You can read these titles in both eBook and Audiobook form.

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From the Wizarding Archive Curated Writing From the World of Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
Cover art showing two figures in front of a large glowing clock, surrounded by swirling golden light and dramatic magical energy.
Cover art featuring a winged, horse‑like magical creature flying through a dark green forest, highlighted by dramatic light and motion.
Cover art featuring a vibrant phoenix with red, orange, and blue feathers soaring against a dark background filled with handwritten script.

Start Your Family on the Magical Journey of Harry Potter

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Check out Hoopla’s guide for reading the Harry Potter series with your family. Few things are as much fun as sharing favorite books with the next generation. Dive into the complete Harry Potter series and remind yourself of why these books continue to enchant millions worldwide. 

*Titles may vary by library