How to read Percy Jackson books in order

While many viewers will, no doubt, be familiar with the source material, others may only now be getting their introduction to this sprawling universe created by Rick Riordan.

So, if you're keen to find out where to start Percy Jackson's journey in the original books, look no further! We have all the information you need right here.

How to read the Percy Jackson books in order

Below is the full and complete release order of the Percy Jackson books – including the spin-offs:

1. The Lightning Thief (2005)

2. The Sea of Monsters (2006)

3. The Titan's Curse (2007)

4. The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)

5. The Last Olympian (2009)

6. The Lost Hero (2010)

7. The Son of Neptune (2011)

8. The Mark of Athena (2012)

9. The House of Hades (2013)

10. The Blood of Olympus (2014)

11. The Hidden Oracle (2016)

12. The Dark Prophecy (2017)

13. The Burning Maze (2018)

14. The Tyrant's Tomb (2019)

15. The Tower of Nero (2020)

16. The Chalice of the Gods (2023)

Read on for more detail about how each series breaks down.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians (the original series)

The original five Percy Jackson books were released in quick succession in the mid to late noughties, introducing readers to series protagonists Percy, Annabeth and Grover, as well as the gods of Olympus.

These five novels should be read in release date order – which also happens to be the chronological order. Ah, isn't it nice to have a straightforward timeline for a change?!

1. The Lightning Thief (2005)

2. The Sea of Monsters (2006)

3. The Titan's Curse (2007)

4. The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)

5. The Last Olympian (2009)

You can buy a box set of the Percy Jackson books on Amazon.

The Heroes of Olympus

If you find yourself hooked by the original five books and are eager for more, the next step would be The Heroes of Olympus, which focuses on a prophecy first mentioned in Percy Jackson and The Last Olympian (book five).

6. The Lost Hero (2010)

7. The Son of Neptune (2011)

8. The Mark of Athena (2012)

9. The House of Hades (2013)

10. The Blood of Olympus (2014)

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The Trials of Apollo

Published after The Heroes of Olympus, the next five books follow the story of the god Apollo, who was cast down to Earth by his father, Zeus.

11. The Hidden Oracle (2016)

12. The Dark Prophecy (2017)

13. The Burning Maze (2018)

14. The Tyrant's Tomb (2019)

15. The Tower of Nero (2020)

The Chalice of the Gods:

Rick Riordan delighted fans with a new entry in the Percy Jackson series in 2023, titled Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods.

This title stands apart from the original five books, with a far lower stakes story. Notably, The Chalice of the Gods takes place after spin-off series The Heroes of Olympus, so you would benefit from reading those books before jumping into this one.

16. The Chalice of the Gods (2023)

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians premiered on Disney Plus on Wednesday 20th December 2023. Sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 for a year.

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