12 best books by J.K. Rowling

Review of the best according to the editorial board. About selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Reading books has been popular at all times, and nowadays is no exception. Literature includes many genres, among which there are the most widely read, as well as the most famous authors. One of these is J.K. Rowling, a British writer known for her Harry Potter books. This series of books earned the title of the best-selling of all time, and their film adaptation became the third highest grossing in the world. Such popularity is justified by the creation of a whole fantasy world with striking events and characters. We present to your attention 12 of the best books by J.K. Rowling, according to readers.

Rating of the best books by J.K. Rowling

Nomination	a place	COMPOSITION	Rating
Rating of the best books by J.K. Rowling	1	Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban	5.0
	2	Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone	4.9
	3	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows	4.8
	4	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince	4.7
	5	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire	4.6
	6	Harry Potter And The Chamber of secrets	4.5
	7	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix	4.4
	8	Tales of the Bard Beadle	4.3
	9	Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them	4.2
	10	Quiddish through the ages	4.1
	11	Random vacancy	4.0
	12	Call of the Cuckoo	4.0

Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban

Rating: 5.0

The third and perhaps the most popular part of the popular Harry Potter book series wins our ranking. In it, the heroes face new adventures and obstacles. Hogwarts is in danger from an unknown assassin, who has thousands of lives on his account. For safety reasons, the Dementors are invited to the school – sinister guards from the Azkaban prison. Harry Potter decides to find the killer, and his loyal friends help him in this. It is believed that it was this part that made the author popular throughout the world.

The reader is plunged into the magical world and, together with the main characters, is faced with various tests and interesting creatures. This book by J.K. Rowling is recognized as a leader for a reason – you can read it in one breath, even despite its large volume. There are over 500 pages in hardcover. This continuation of the story of Harry Potter will be remembered for a long time by every reader.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Rating: 4.9

The very first book in a series of adventures about Harry Potter, published in 1997. It is with her that amazing events begin that capture the reader's attention for long 7 books. Although, judging by the reviews, the text is read in one go. In this part, the author introduces us to a young wizard who learns about his origins and sets off on an exciting journey from platform nine and three quarters of King's Cross station.

So we learn about the existence of the school of witchcraft and wizardry 'Hogwarts'. Together with his new friends, Harry prevents the return of the evil wizard Voldemort. This story has been translated into many languages ​​and formed the basis of the first part of the film adaptation of the famous film. Readers are delighted with J.K. Rowling's light style and the situations in which she puts the main characters.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Rating: 4.8

The last at the moment, the seventh part of the novels about the most famous wizard, occupies the third line of the rating. Since its release in 2007, the copy has sold 8.3 million copies at a rate of 96 books per second – one day of sales. These figures are, of course, impressive. Fans have been waiting for this book for a long time. In this part we will face the death of two important characters at once, but in the epilogue we will meet the children of our favorite heroes who are just entering Hogwarts.

In the book, the reader is waiting for the toughest battle in history, in which two sworn enemies will fight – Harry Potter and Voldemort. This novel shows Harry's friends and enemies in the most unexpected light, and the line between good and evil is blurred before our eyes. A stunning ending that reveals all the magical secrets.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Rating: 4.7

The penultimate part of the Harry Potter books from J.K. Rowling won the hearts of loyal readers around the world just as much. It was published in 2005 and filmed 4 years later. It tells the story of the sixth year of the training of magic friends at Hogwarts. They pass exams, worry and do not even suspect about the events that will unfold in the near future. Harry finds himself in the hands of a mysterious old book on potions, signed by the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.

In this part, the heroes face the Dark Lord, who inspires true fear. The Death Eaters help Malfoy attempt to assassinate Dumbledore. In conclusion, the heroes make an unexpected decision, the consequences of which we can learn only in the next part of the novels. Through this story, the reader understands the importance of never giving up and having loyal friends.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Rating: 4.6

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth novel to be published in England in 2000. The heroes begin a new academic year, which is accompanied by changes in the teaching staff. The most interesting event is getting a young wizard against his will in the Triwizard Tournament. He not only has to confront more experienced opponents, but also find out why he ended up in the tournament against the rules. This book has received the prestigious Hugo Award and has been translated into many languages.

Critics welcomed the fourth part of the novels warmly, they liked the interesting background lines. And readers are delighted with the new adventures of their favorite characters. During the trials, Harry and friends meet with a boy with a scar, find themselves in an ominous cemetery, and even witness the return of Voldemort. Such plot interweaving will not leave anyone indifferent.

Harry Potter And The Chamber of secrets

Rating: 4.5

In this book, J.K. Rowling describes her second year at a wizarding school. The novel came out second in a row in 1998. In it, Hermione, Harry and Ron begin their own investigation of the attacks of the mysterious 'Heir of Slytherin'. All victims have one thing in common – they have relatives of non-wizards. It seems mysterious to the main characters. The wizard hears a strange voice inside the castle who wants to kill someone. As a result, as the event unfolds, Harry and his friends confront a powerful dark force.

In the Chamber of Secrets, the wizards encounter Basilisk and Voldemort himself, and find Ron's sister. It turns out that it was she who opened the entrance to this room. Critics speak well of this novel, although some consider it too scary for children. In the book, the author raises the question of the choice in the life of every person, she teaches not to retreat before difficulties and to provide assistance and mutual assistance.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Rating: 4.4

On the honorable seventh line is the fifth novel about the adventures of Harry Potter. In it, J.K. Rowling exposes the main character to serious danger – an attack by the Dementors. During this, Harry uses forbidden force, which raises questions from the Ministry. But in this part, much more difficult tests take place for the main characters. The return of the Dark Lord activates the secret society Order of the Phoenix. Death Eaters flee from Azkaban. And Dumbledore is sent there, but on the way he manages to hide. Throughout history, the Ministry has been plotting against Harry and his friends.

This novel was released in 2004, and in 2007 the next part of the famous film adaptation was released. In addition, a computer game was created based on the book. The Order of the Phoenix was well received by critics. The novel was voted the best book for young people by the American Library Association, and several popular writers noted the interest in storylines.

Tales of the Bard Beadle

Rating: 4.3

The next participant in the rating is a book for children by J.K. Rowling, which is somehow connected with the Harry Potter series. The first mention of fairy tales was made in the final novel, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As planned, The Book of Tales was left by Dumbledore to Hermione Granger and written in ancient runes, and Hermione translated it. This includes 5 fairy tales: 'About Three Brothers', 'The Fountain and the Fairies of Fortune', 'The Cracker Hare and Her Stump-Gnawing', 'The Sorcerer and the Jumping Pot', 'The Shaggy Heart of the Sorcerer'. They tell about wizards who lived in Yorkshire.

This book was released simultaneously in 25 different countries in their native languages. Almost all of the proceeds went to charity. But the original manuscript from J.K. Rowling exists only in 7 copies, which are decorated with precious stones and donated to the close people of the author. Only one book was bought out by Amazon, which subsequently published retellings of the content, since it did not have copyright.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Rating: 4.2

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was another breakthrough in J.K. Rowling's writing career. This book was mentioned in the Harry Potter series as a textbook on the discipline of caring for magical creatures. According to the idea, this book in its fictional version was written by Salamander – the famous magical ash-logger, and belonged to Harry Potter. Newt Scamander became the main character in the popular film adaptation of the book. He studied at Hogwarts and then worked for the Ministry of Magic. At the same time he was a breeder of the mysterious creatures of the Hippogyths.

80% of the proceeds from the sale of this book were donated to a charitable foundation. The publication itself examines the history of magical zoology, readers will find out who these fantastic creatures are and get acquainted with their distinctive features. The book also describes the stories of hiding creatures from Muggles and even tells in detail about 75 types of fantastic creatures.

Quiddish through the ages

Rating: 4.1

In the novels about Harry Potter, the book “Quidditch from Antiquity to the Present” was described. The main character loved to read it, secretly taking it outside the Hogwarts library. It is worth saying that she was popular with other heroes – Ron, Hermione and Draco Malfoy. The real book was written in 2001 under the secret pseudonym J.K. Rowling. It tells the story of the game of Quidditch and earlier versions. Time is devoted to studying the evolution of the flying broom, as well as the emergence and development of Quidditch as a sport that has become the most famous among wizards.

Many readers consider this book to be a kind of parody of books about the history of real sports. She's very entertaining, especially for Harry Potter fans. The proceeds from the sales of the publication, as well as with the previous participant, went to charity.

Random vacancy

Rating: 4.0

The Accidental Vacancy is the first book written by J.K. Rowling since the end of the Harry Potter novels. It is designed to be read by adults and teenagers. It was published in 2012. Its events unfold in a fictional English town where a local councilor died. The seemingly quiet city is at war between the rich and the poor, children with their parents, wives with their husbands, and recent events have only exacerbated the situation.

The plot revolves around a dozen important characters, each of which the author manages to reveal to the readers. The book covers topics of political, class and social problems. This novel is the fastest-selling novel in the world, in the first month after the launch, it sold over a million copies worldwide, and this is in English only. The novel has won several prestigious awards.

Call of the Cuckoo

Rating: 4.0

The Call of the Cuckoo is very different from previously written books by J.K. Rowling. Moreover, she released it under a creative pseudonym, revealing her authorship only three months after publication. This is a crime novel, which is dedicated to the investigation of the mysterious suicide of the model Lula Landry by private detective Cormoran Strike. As events unfold, the initially skeptical detective begins to notice strange details of death.

Even before publication, the well-known magazine called the novel a stellar debut, at that time an unknown novice author (pseudonym Rowling). The book was later awarded the Best Detective or Thriller Award from a prestigious newspaper. In 2017, the BBC released a detective series based on events from the novel.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.