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Percy Jackson & The Olympians Reading Order

Rick Riordan has built an entire world of mythological adventure across multiple series. Percy Jackson & The Olympians is where it all begins — here's the complete reading order for the entire Riordan-verse, plus where to start.

Where to start

Start with The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson & The Olympians Book 1). It's one of the most beloved opening books in modern fiction and perfectly introduces the world.

Complete Percy Jackson Book List

  1. 1

    The Lightning Thief

    Rick Riordan·2005·Percy Jackson Book 1 — start here
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  2. 2

    The Sea of Monsters

    Rick Riordan·2006·Percy Jackson Book 2
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  3. 3

    The Titan's Curse

    Rick Riordan·2007·Percy Jackson Book 3
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  4. 4

    The Battle of the Labyrinth

    Rick Riordan·2008·Percy Jackson Book 4
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  5. 5

    The Last Olympian

    Rick Riordan·2009·Percy Jackson Book 5 — trilogy finale
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  6. 6

    The Lost Hero

    Rick Riordan·2010·Heroes of Olympus Book 1 — new protagonist trio
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  7. 7

    The Son of Neptune

    Rick Riordan·2011·Heroes of Olympus Book 2
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  8. 8

    The Mark of Athena

    Rick Riordan·2012·Heroes of Olympus Book 3
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  9. 9

    The House of Hades

    Rick Riordan·2013·Heroes of Olympus Book 4
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  10. 10

    The Blood of Olympus

    Rick Riordan·2014·Heroes of Olympus Book 5
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  11. 11

    The Hidden Oracle

    Rick Riordan·2016·Trials of Apollo Book 1
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  12. 12

    The Dark Prophecy

    Rick Riordan·2017·Trials of Apollo Book 2
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  13. 13

    The Burning Maze

    Rick Riordan·2018·Trials of Apollo Book 3
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  14. 14

    The Tyrant's Tomb

    Rick Riordan·2019·Trials of Apollo Book 4
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  15. 15

    The Tower of Nero

    Rick Riordan·2020·Trials of Apollo Book 5 — concludes Apollo's arc
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  16. 16

    The Wrath of the Triple Goddess

    Rick Riordan·2024·Percy Jackson & the Olympians Book 6 — new series
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Percy Jackson — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to read Percy Jackson before Heroes of Olympus?

Yes — Heroes of Olympus contains major spoilers for Percy Jackson and requires that context to be fully appreciated. Read the original 5-book series first.

Is there a new Percy Jackson series?

Yes — Rick Riordan returned to Percy Jackson with The Wrath of the Triple Goddess (2024). A new Disney+ series has also brought fresh attention to the original books.

What about the Kane Chronicles and Magnus Chase?

The Kane Chronicles (Egyptian mythology) and Magnus Chase (Norse mythology) are companion series set in the same world. They can be read after the original Percy Jackson series. There are fun crossover short stories between all three.

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