J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

A young boy discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers. He leaves his mundane life to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he begins to uncover the truth about his past and a looming dark threat.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

During his second year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter investigates a series of mysterious attacks on students of non-magical heritage. He must uncover the history of a legendary hidden chamber and confront the dangerous heir of Salazar Slytherin.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts is marked by the escape of Sirius Black, a dangerous prisoner from Azkaban who is believed to be pursuing him. With the help of the Marauder's Map and the Patronus charm, Harry uncovers the truth about his past and his parents' connection to the fugitive.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts is marked by the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous competition between three magical schools. After being mysteriously selected as a fourth champion, Harry must complete three lethal tasks while uncovering a conspiracy involving the return of Lord Voldemort.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fifth year, only to find the Ministry of Magic in denial regarding the return of Lord Voldemort. Facing the oppressive regime of the new High Inquisitor, Harry forms a secret student group to prepare for the inevitable dark wizard war.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Harry and Dumbledore explore the Dark Lord's past through a series of memories to find his vulnerability. Along the way, Harry receives unexpected help from a mysterious potions textbook once owned by a student calling himself the Half-Blood Prince.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

The final novel in the Harry Potter series depicts the journey of Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they seek to destroy the Horcruxes containing fragments of Lord Voldemort's soul. Their quest leads to a final confrontation at Hogwarts to decide the future of the wizarding world. The book explores themes of mortality, sacrifice, and the choice between right and wrong.

The Casual Vacancy

When Barry Fairbrother dies unexpectedly, his seat on the parish council of the small town of Pagford becomes the center of a local power struggle. The election exposes long-standing social tensions, including conflicts between generations and class divisions, revealing the darker realities behind a seemingly idyllic English village.

The Cuckoo's Calling

After a troubled model falls to her death from a Mayfair balcony, private investigator Cormoran Strike is hired by her brother to find the truth. Strike, a wounded war veteran with a messy personal life, delves into the high-stakes world of fashion and celebrity to determine if the death was truly a suicide. The investigation leads him through the contrasting social spheres of London while establishing a professional partnership with his temporary assistant, Robin Ellacott.

The Silkworm

A Cormoran Strike Novel

Private investigator Cormoran Strike is hired to find a missing novelist, only to discover his body brutally murdered in a manner mirroring a scene from his unpublished manuscript. Strike must navigate the competitive and vindictive London literary world to identify which of the author's targets had a motive for murder.

Career of Evil

A Cormoran Strike Novel

Private detective Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott receive a severed leg in the mail, sent by a killer from Strike’s past. As the police focus on a suspect Strike believes is innocent, the duo must investigate three other dangerous men. The case forces them to confront deep personal traumas while hunting a sadistic predator across London.

Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination

The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination

Based on J.K. Rowling's 2008 Harvard commencement speech, this book explores how embracing failure and utilizing imagination can lead to a fulfilling life. Rowling shares personal stories from her own post-graduate years to illustrate how hitting rock bottom can serve as a foundation for rebuilding and the vital role empathy plays in human connection.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Updated Edition

An updated compendium of magical creatures from the wizarding world, supposedly written by magizoologist Newt Scamander. This edition includes a new foreword and detailed profiles of six additional beasts native to North America.

Lethal White

A distressed young man named Billy approaches private investigator Cormoran Strike to help him investigate a crime he witnessed as a child. Strike and his partner, Robin Ellacott, uncover a complex trail leading from London’s backstreets to the inner workings of Parliament. The investigation explores themes of blackmail, political scandal, and personal secrets within the British elite.

Troubled Blood

A Cormoran Strike Novel

Private detective Cormoran Strike investigates his first cold case involving the 1974 disappearance of Dr. Margot Bamborough. Together with partner Robin Ellacott, they navigate a labyrinth of unreliable witnesses, astrological leads, and the shadow of a psychopathic serial killer. The story examines the changing face of feminism and complex interpersonal dynamics over the course of a year-long investigation.

The Ickabog

The Ickabog is an original fairy tale set in the once-prosperous kingdom of Cornucopia, exploring themes of truth and the abuse of power. The story follows best friends Bert and Daisy as they investigate the legend of a fearsome monster to uncover where the real danger lies. Originally released as a free online serial during the COVID-19 pandemic, the print edition features illustrations by children from various territories.

The Christmas Pig

After his beloved toy pig is lost on Christmas Eve, a young boy named Jack embarks on a magical quest into the Land of the Lost to find it. Accompanied by a replacement toy known as the Christmas Pig, he must navigate a world of sentient lost objects while evading a villainous creature that devours them.

The Ink Black Heart

A Cormoran Strike Novel

Private detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott investigate the murder of a YouTube cartoon creator who was being harassed by a mysterious online figure known as Anomie. The case leads them into a complex web of internet fandoms, social media aliases, and toxic virtual communities. It explores themes of online anonymity and the real-world consequences of cyber-harassment.

The Running Grave

A Cormoran Strike Novel

Private detective Cormoran Strike is hired by a worried father to rescue his son from a dangerous religious cult in the Norfolk countryside. His partner Robin Ellacott goes undercover to investigate the organization's sinister secrets and a series of unexplained deaths.