"The Tales of Beedle the Bard" (2008) - A story book, annotated by "Dumbledore" (but written by Rowling), of five fairy tale-like short stories by Beedle the Bard, who's kind of like the magical world's Brothers Grimm.It's a history of the magical sport of Quidditch.
The book appears several times in the Harry Potter series proper. "Quidditch Through the Ages" (2001) - Also a book written by Rowling, under the pseudonym Kennilworthy Whisp, with a foreword "written" by Albus Dumbledore.The same title is being used for a movie and script written by Rowling, due later this year. In the series itself, the book is a textbook for Harry's Care of Magical Creatures class in his third year at Hogwarts, assigned by Hagrid. "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2001) - A book written by Rowling under the pseudonym Newt Scamander.Rowling actually gave all of their proceeds to charity. Here's what they are: They fill out more of the Harry Potter universe, but they're not, strictly speaking, essential to read for you to understand the story. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" (2007)Īnd then there are the three supplementary books."Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2005)."Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2003)."Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2000)."Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (1999)."Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (1998)."Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (1997, published as "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in the UK).