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J.K. Rowling

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description J.K. Rowling Overview

J.K. Rowling is a British author best known for creating the Harry Potter fantasy series, which consists of seven novels published between 1997 and 2007. The series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 80 languages, making it the best-selling book series in history. Rowling has also written novels for adults under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, including the Cormoran Strike detective series.

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How many novels are in J.K. Rowling’s original Harry Potter series?

The original Harry Potter story consists of seven novels published between 1997 and 2007. The first is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and the series ends with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. [J.K. Rowling official site](https://stories.jkrowling.com/harrypotter/the-magical-journey/)

When was the first Harry Potter book published?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the United Kingdom in 1997 by Bloomsbury. The American edition used the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and appeared in 1998.

How many Harry Potter books have been sold?

The series has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 80 languages. The first book remains the best-selling title in the seven-book series. [Wizarding World sales milestone](https://www.harrypotter.com/news/500-million-harry-potter-books-have-now-been-sold-worldwide)

How is J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series connected to film studios?

The seven novels were adapted into eight Warner Bros. feature films, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows split into two parts. The film series began with Philosopher’s Stone in 2001 and concluded with Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in 2011.