Order of Rick Riordan Books
Fantasy
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Heroes of Olympus series, and the Kane Chronicles. His books have won numerous awards and have been adapted into a successful film series and a Disney+ television series. A former middle school teacher, Riordan's work is credited with sparking a renewed interest in Greek and Roman mythology among young readers.
31 books•6 series
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
3 books
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard introduces a new hero — a homeless teen who discovers he is the son of a Norse god and must prevent Ragnarök. The series blends Norse mythology with Riordan's trademark humor and adventure.
Reading Order
1
The Sword of Summer
2015
#1 in series
2
The Hammer of Thor
2016
#2 in series
3
The Ship of the Dead
2017
#3 in series
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
7 books
The Percy Jackson series follows a twelve-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, as he discovers his true identity as the son of Poseidon and embarks on epic adventures across a world where Greek mythology is real. The series combines humor, action, and mythology in a way that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Reading Order
1
The Lightning Thief
2005
#1 in series
2
The Sea of Monsters
2006
#2 in series
3
The Titan's Curse
2007
#3 in series
4
The Battle of the Labyrinth
2008
#4 in series
5
The Last Olympian
2009
#5 in series
6
The Chalice of the Gods
2023
#6 in series
7
Wrath of the Triple Goddess
2024
#7 in series
Reading Order
1
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
2014
#2 in series
2
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes
2015
#3 in series
3
Demigods and Magicians
2016
#4 in series
4
Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds
2016
#7 in series
5
Camp Half-Blood Confidential
2017
#5 in series
6
9 from the Nine Worlds
2018
#8 in series
7
Brooklyn House Magician's Manual
2018
#6 in series
8
The Sun and the Star
2023
#1 in series
The Heroes of Olympus
5 books
The Heroes of Olympus series expands the Percy Jackson universe, introducing new demigod heroes from both Greek and Roman camps who must work together to stop the rising of the primordial goddess Gaea.
Reading Order
1
The Lost Hero
2010
#1 in series
2
The Son of Neptune
2011
#2 in series
3
The Mark of Athena
2012
#3 in series
4
The House of Hades
2013
#4 in series
5
The Blood of Olympus
2014
#5 in series
The Kane Chronicles
3 books
The Kane Chronicles follows siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they discover they are descended from the most powerful Egyptian pharaohs and must learn to harness their magical abilities to save the world from Egyptian gods and monsters.
Reading Order
1
The Red Pyramid
2010
#1 in series
2
The Throne of Fire
2011
#2 in series
3
The Serpent's Shadow
2012
#3 in series
The Trials of Apollo
5 books
The Trials of Apollo follows the god Apollo who is cast down from Olympus as a mortal teenager and must survive a series of trials to regain his immortality. The series continues the story of Camp Half-Blood with a fresh perspective.
Reading Order
1
The Hidden Oracle
2016
#1 in series
2
The Dark Prophecy
2017
#2 in series
3
The Burning Maze
2018
#3 in series
4
The Tyrant's Tomb
2019
#4 in series
5
The Tower of Nero
2020
#5 in series
Books in Publication Order
Books in Chronological Order
This is the recommended reading order based on the story timeline.