Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Reading Order.
Start with The Lightning Thief (2005).
A fantasy series about Percy Jackson, a modern demigod son of Poseidon, and his adventures solving mysteries of Mount Olympus.
Where to start
Start with The Lightning Thief (2005).
- •Continue with The Heroes of Olympus, then The Trials of Apollo.
- •The Kane Chronicles and Magnus Chase are separate series set in the same world.
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At a Glance
- First Book:The Lightning Thief
- Latest Book:Wrath of the Triple Goddess
- Timeline:2005 - 2024
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What order should I read Percy Jackson and the Olympians in?
Start with The Lightning Thief (2005).
How many books are in Percy Jackson and the Olympians?
7 main books, published 2005–2024.
Can I read Percy Jackson and the Olympians out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
Has Percy Jackson and the Olympians been adapted for TV or film?
Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians adapts the books season by season; the 2010 and 2013 films loosely adapt books 1 and 2.