Percy Jackson & The Olympians Books in Order
Percy Jackson is a series of fantasy novels written by American author Rick Riordan. The series follows Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers he is a demigod.
Here is the complete Percy Jackson & The Olympians reading order — all 5 books by Rick Riordan, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Lightning Thief(2005)
- The Sea of Monsters(2006)
- The Titan's Curse(2007)
- The Battle of the Labyrinth(2008)
- The Last Olympian(2009)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series?
There are 5 books in the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series by Rick Riordan, beginning with The Lightning Thief (2005) and most recently The Last Olympian (2009).
What is the first Percy Jackson & The Olympians book?
The first book is The Lightning Thief, published in 2005. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Percy Jackson & The Olympians in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.