Overview
This is where I try to put down all the books and other such things that we know from the wizarding world in a (hopefully) easy-to-navigate list of, well, lists. You can use the tags to filter to a particular source or tier of canonicity, so you will only see books from those sources; without anything selected, you will see all the books that have made an appearance in any Harry Potter content, including things I consider a-canonical, because this is the sort of thing that does not disprove the Harry Potter books overall. Of course, everything will be clearly marked. For more information on what counts as Canon, or what the different colours and tiers mean, please see this page.
All Wizarding Publications
Astronomy
Charms
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Chadwick’s Charms vols. I-VIINew Pottermore
By Chadwick BootNew Pottermore
Charms textbooks used at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. -
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)PS, ch.5
By Miranda GoshawkPS, ch.5
Required textbook for first year, at least in 1991. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2CoS, ch.4
By Miranda GoshawkCoS, ch.4
Required textbook for second year, at least in 1992. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade ThreePoA, ch.4
By Miranda GoshawkPoA, ch.4
Required textbook for third year, at least in 1993. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4GoF, ch.10
By Miranda GoshawkGoF, ch.10
Required textbook for fourth year, at least in 1994. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 5OotP, ch.9
By Miranda GoshawkOotP, ch.9
Required textbook for fifth year, at least in 1995. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6HBP, ch.9
By Miranda GoshawkPresumed
Presumably the textbook for Charms in sixth year; Hermione takes her answer to Snape’s question about nonverbal spells from this book. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 7Presumed
By Miranda GoshawkPresumed
Presumably the textbook for Charms in seventh year, considering the textbooks for the previous years. - Quintessence: A QuestHBP, ch.15 A Charms book Flitwick set his sixth-years to read before Christmas in 1996.
Defence Against the Dark Arts
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Break With a BansheeCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about the Bandon Banshee. - Confronting the FacelessHBP, ch.9 Snape set this as the textbook for sixth year in 1996.
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The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-ProtectionPS, ch.5
By Quentin TrimblePS, ch.5
Quirrell set this book as the required textbook for first years in 1991, and either Moody or Barty Crouch Jr (as Moody) set it as the textbook for fourth year in 1994. -
Defensive Magical TheoryOotP, ch.9
By Wilbert SlinkhardOotP, ch.9
Either Umbridge or the Ministry set this textbook as the required text for fifth year students in 1995. It deals only with the theory of defensive magic, not the actual practice of it. -
Travels with TrollsCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about trolls. -
Voyages with VampiresCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about vampires. -
Wanderings with WerewolvesCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about the Wagga Wagga werewolf. -
Year With The YetiCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about a Yeti.
Herbology
History of Magic
Potions
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Advanced Potion-MakingHBP, ch.9
By Libatius BorageHBP, ch.9
Textbook set by Horace Slughorn for sixth year, in at least 1996.
Transfiguration
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A Beginners’ Guide to TransfigurationPS, ch.5
By Emeric SwitchPS, ch.5
Transfiguration textbook set by McGonagall for first and second years at Hogwarts in the 1990’s
(Study of) Ancient Runes
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Advanced Rune TranslationHBP, ch.7
By Yuri BlishenFILM
Possibly a sixth-year textbook; Hermione reads this after shopping for supplies in Diagon Alley. Could be a general reference book, too. - Spellman’s SyllabaryOotP, ch.26 It is unclear whether this is a textbook or reference book, but Hermione uses it for Ancient Runes homework in both fifth and sixth year. She also takes it with on the Horcrux hunt, in case she needs to translate runes.
- Rune DictionaryPoA, ch.12 It seems likely that this is a required textbook for all students taking Ancient Runes. Hermione uses this book in her third year, and has it ready for Harry to practise Summoning Charms on in fourth year.
Arithmancy
Care of Magical Creatures
Divination
- Broken Balls: When Fortunes Turn FoulPoA, ch.4 Harry Potter saw this book at Flourish and Blotts when he was buying his new Divination textbook. Possibly a more advanced textbook, or a general reference book.
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Unfogging the FuturePoA, ch.4
By Cassandra VablatskyPoA, ch.4
Professor Trelawney set this as the required third-year textbook in (at least) 1993. -
XylomancyOld Pottermore
By Selina SapworthyOld Pottermore
Possibly a textbook; could be found in Professor Trelawney’s classroom in chapter six of Prisoner of Azkaban. Could be a general reference book, too.
Muggle Studies
Other
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One Thousand Magical Herbs and FungiPS, ch.5
By Phyllida SporePS, ch.5
Required reference book on magical plants and potion ingredients for most, if not all years of Hogwarts, at least in the 1990’s.
(Auto)Biographies
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Blood Brothers: My Life Amongst the VampiresHBP, ch.15
By Eldred WorpleHBP, ch.15
Eldred Worple mentions having written this autobiography at Slughorn’s Christmas party in 1996. -
Break With a BansheeCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Likely about the Bandon Banshee. -
Travels with TrollsCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Likely about trolls. -
A Vampire’s MonologueFW – PoA videogame
By Amarillo LestoatFW – PoA videogame
A book so boring the reader will fall into a stupor, rendering them easier prey. -
Voyages with VampiresCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Likely about vampires. -
Wanderings with WerewolvesCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Possibly about the Wagga Wagga werewolf. -
Year With The YetiCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Likely about a Yeti.
(Defence Against the) Dark Arts
- Basic Hexes for the Busy and VexedGoF, ch.20 Harry Potter consults this book when he needs an easy spell to deal with a dragon in fourth year, during the Triwizard Tournament. It is in the Hogwarts library.
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Charms of Defence and DeterrenceOld Pottermore
By Catullus SpangleOld Pottermore
Contains a lot of information about the Patronus Charm and is considered to be masterwork of eighteenth-century Charms researcher Catullus Spangle. - A Compendium of Common Curses and their Counter-ActionsOotP, ch.18 This book is one of many books on defence against the dark arts that the Room of Requirement provided for Dumbledore’s Army.
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Curses and Countercurses: Bewitch Your Friends and Befuddle Your Enemies with the Latest Revenges: Hair Loss, Jelly-Legs, Tongue-Tying, and Much, Much MorePS, ch.5
By Vindictus ViridianPS, ch.5
Hagrid had to drag Harry Potter away from this book on his first visit to Diagon Alley; he was looking for ways to curse Dudley. According to Hagrid, the curses in this book were too advanced for an eleven-year-old. - The Dark Arts OutsmartedOotP, ch.18 This book is one of many books on defence against the dark arts that the Room of Requirement provided for Dumbledore’s Army.
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The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-ProtectionPS, ch.5
By Quentin TrimblePS, ch.5
Quirrell set this book as the required textbook for first years in 1991, and either Moody or Barty Crouch Jr (as Moody) set it as the textbook for fourth year in 1994. - Secrets of the Darkest ArtDH, ch.6 Book on the Dark Arts, including instructions on how to make a Horcrux. It used to be in the Hogwarts library, but Dumbledore removed it and a few others when he became Headmaster.
- Self-Defensive SpellworkOotP, ch.18 This book is one of many books on defence against the dark arts that the Room of Requirement provided for Dumbledore’s Army.
- Shadows and SpiritsCursed Child Book on the Dark Arts. In Cursed Child, Hermione keeps this book in a booby-trapped bookcase in her office.
- The True History of the Opal FireCursed Child Book on the Dark Arts. In Cursed Child, Hermione keeps this book in a booby-trapped bookcase in her office.
Divination and Arithmancy
- Broken Balls: When Fortunes Turn FoulPoA, ch.4 Harry Potter saw this book at Flourish and Blotts when he was buying his new Divination textbook. Possibly a more advanced textbook, or a general reference book.
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Death Omens: What To Do When You Know The Worst Is ComingPoA, ch.4
By Mauricios CarneirusFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Harry Potter saw this book on display at Flourish and Blotts in 1993. -
New Theory of NumerologyOotP, ch.23
By Lukas KaruzosFILM
Harry gave Hermione this numerology book for Christmas 1995. She had been wanting it ‘for ages’.
History
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Big Foot’s Last StandNew Pottermore
By Ortiz O’FlahertyNew Pottermore
A book about the Great Sasquatch Rebellion of 1892. - The Rise and Fall of the Dark ArtsPS, ch.6 Book about the history of Dark Wizards and their attempts to take over the wizarding world. Harry Potter and (presumably) Voldemort are mentioned in this book. It is one of the books Hermione read before coming to Hogwarts.
- Sites of Historical SorceryPoA, ch.5 Book detailing important historical magical sites, including the Three Broomsticks, which was the headquarters for the 1612 goblin rebellion.
- An Anthology of Eighteenth Century CharmsGoF, ch.26 Can be found in the Hogwarts library. Harry Potter consulted it to help him prepare for the second task of the Triwizard Tournament.
Herbology and Potions
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Asiatic Anti-VenomsOotP, ch.16
By Libatius BorageNew Pottermore
Harry Potter consults this book for Potions homework in fifth year. It is in the Hogwarts library. -
Book of PotionsWonderbook: The Book of Potions
By Zygmunt BudgeWonderbook: The Book of Potions
The Wonderbook: Book of Potions was a collaboration between Rowling and Sony. In-universe, it is a comprehensive book on potions, classified as dangerous by the librarian at Hogwarts. -
One Thousand Magical Herbs and FungiPS, ch.5
By Phyllida SporePS, ch.5
Required reference book on magical plants and potion ingredients for most, if not all years of Hogwarts, at least in the 1990’s.
Quidditch
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The Beaters’ BibleQTTA
By Brutus ScrimgeourQTTA
A book on Beater strategy, for use in Quidditch. -
Beating the Bludgers – A Study of Defensive Strategies in QuidditchQTTA
By Kenilworthy WhispQTTA
A Quidditch handbook, and previously written book by the author of Quidditch through the Ages. -
Quidditch Through the AgesPS, ch.11
By Kennilworthy WhispQTTA
A book on the evolution of Quidditch. It is in the Hogwarts library. Hermione read it before their first flying lesson, for tips. - Quidditch Teams of Britain and IrelandGoF, ch.23 A book on Quidditch teams in Britain and Ireland; Hermione gave Harry a copy for Christmas 1994.
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The Wonder of Wigtown WanderersQTTA
By Kenilworthy WhispQTTA
A Quidditch book about the Wigtown Wanderers, a previously written book by the author of Quidditch through the Ages.
Runes and languages
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Advanced Rune TranslationHBP, ch.7
By Yuri BlishenFILM
Hermione reads this after shopping for supplies in Diagon Alley. Could be a general reference book, or a sixth-year textbook. -
Ancient Runes Made EasyCoS, ch.14
By LaurenzooFILM
Hermione reads this whilst trying to decide which subjects to take in third year. - Spellman’s SyllabaryOotP, ch.26 It is unclear whether this is a textbook or reference book, but Hermione uses it for Ancient Runes homework in both fifth and sixth year. She also takes it with on the Horcrux hunt, in case she needs to translate runes.
Spellbooks
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Book of SpellsWonderbook: The Book of Spells
By Miranda GoshawkWonderbook: The Book of Spells
The Wonderbook: Book of Spells was a collaboration between Rowling and Sony. In-universe, it is a comprehensive book on Spells, and can be found in the restricted section of the Hogwarts library. Considering the dates, the author has to be either an ancestor or someone who coincidentally shares the same name with Miranda Goshawk – author of The Standard Book of Spells. - Basic Hexes for the Busy and VexedGoF, ch.20 Harry Potter consults this book when he needs an easy spell to deal with a dragon in fourth year, during the Triwizard Tournament. It is in the Hogwarts library.
- A Compendium of Common Curses and their Counter-ActionsOotP, ch.18 This book is one of many books on defence against the dark arts that the Room of Requirement provided for Dumbledore’s Army.
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Curses and Countercurses: Bewitch Your Friends and Befuddle Your Enemies with the Latest Revenges: Hair Loss, Jelly-Legs, Tongue-Tying, and Much, Much MorePS, ch.5
By Vindictus ViridianPS, ch.5
Hagrid had to drag Harry Potter away from this book on his first visit to Diagon Alley; he was looking for ways to curse Dudley. According to Hagrid, the curses in this book were too advanced for an eleven-year-old.
Other
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Achievements in CharmingOotP, ch.31
By Sameera HanifusFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Can be found in the Hogwarts library, and is useful when revising for the Theory of Charms OWL. -
Animal Ghosts of BritainOld Pottermore
By Mopsy FleabertOld Pottermore
This is a collectible book on Old Pottermore, found in Goblet of Fire chapter 14. - An Appraisal of Magical Education in EuropeGoF, ch.9 Hermione mentions having read this book at the Quidditch World Cup in 1994.
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Armando Dippet: Master or Moron?DH, ch.13
By Rita SkeeterDH, ch.13
This book is mentioned on the cover of The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore. -
Pure-Blood DirectoryOld Pottermore
Widely believed to be written by Cantankerus NottOld Pottermore
Contains the so-called Sacred Twenty-Eight; listed with ‘the aim of helping such families maintain the purity of their bloodlines’. - Quintessence: A QuestHBP, ch.15 A Charms book Flitwick set his sixth-years to read before Christmas in 1996.
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Sacred twenty-EightOld Pottermore
Widely believed to be compiled by Cantankerus NottOld Pottermore
Can be found within the Pure-Blood Directory; listed with ‘the aim of helping such families maintain the purity of their bloodlines’. - Saucy Tricks for Tricky SortsGoF, ch.26 One of the books Harry consulted when preparing for the second task. It is in the Hogwarts library.
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A Study into Muggle Suspicions About MagicDP, issue 1
By Phoebus PenroseDP, issue 1
A report to the Ministry of Magic about Muggle suspicions of magic, concluding that they are more observant than wizards give them credit for. -
A Study into the Possibility of Reversing the Actual and Metaphysical Effects of Natural Death, with Particular Regard to the Reintegration of Essence and MatterTBB
By Bertrand de Pensées-ProfondesTBB
An acclaimed piece on the possibility of reversing death. Conclusion: ‘Give it up. It’s never going to happen.’ - A Study of Recent Developments in WizardryPS, ch.12 This book is in the Hogwarts library. It deals with recent wizarding developments. Nicholas Flamel is not mentioned in this book.
- Theories of Transubstantial TransfigurationQTTA Transfiguration book bewitched by Madam Pince to attack anyone who doodles in it, which Albus Dumbledore experienced. It is in the Hogwarts librbary.
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Why I Didn’t Die When the Augurey CriedFB
By Gulliver PokebyFB
An investigation into the effects of the Augurey cry, which, far from being a death omen, was found to predict rain. Published in 1824 by Little Red Books.
- The Adventures of Martin Miggs, the Mad MuggleCoS, ch.3 Comic book for (young?) wizards. Ron has a stack of these in his bedroom the first time Harry visits the Burrow, in 1992.
- Babbity Rabbity and her Cackling StumpDH, ch.7 This story is one of the fairy tales featured in The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
- Sonnets of a SorcererCoS, ch.13 A cursed poetry book; everyone who reads this cursed book will speak in limericks for the rest of their lives.
- The Tale of the Three BrothersDH, ch.7 This story is one of the fairy tales featured in The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
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The Tales of Beedle the BardDH, ch.7
By Beedle the BardDH, ch.7
A collection of fairy tales and bedtime stories from the 15th century, originally written up in runes. -
The Toadstool TalesTBB
By Beatrix BloxamTBB
A collection of rewritten fairy tales and bedtime stories (to make them ‘wholesome’), including those of Beedle the Bard. Banned because they invoke nausea. - The Wizard and the Hopping PotDH, ch.7 This story is one of the fairy tales featured in The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
- Common Magical Ailments and AfflictionsGoF, ch.2 Harry Potter imagines Hermione checking this book to see if there is anything in it about his hurting scar. As such, this book may not even exist. If it does, it will be about common magical afflictions, and therefore have nothing on his scar.
- Twelve Fail-Safe Ways to Charm WitchesDH, ch.7 Fred and George gave Ron a copy, and Ron gave Harry a copy for his 17th birthday.
- Weird Wizarding Dilemmas and Their SolutionsGoF, ch.26 Harry Potter consults this book when preparing for the second task, during the Triwizard Tournament. It is in the Hogwarts library.
- Where There’s a Wand, There’s a WayGoF, ch.26 Harry Potter consults this book when preparing for the second task, during the Triwizard Tournament. It is in the Hogwarts library.
- Challenges in CharmingDH, ch.2 A scholarly periodical focusing on Charms to which Albus Dumbledore successfully submitted papers in his youth.