J.K. Rowling’s Success Story: From Poverty to Billionaire, Harry Potter Author All Books Review.

Mani Writes
5 min readMar 8, 2023

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J.K. Rowling is the author of the much-loved series of seven Harry Potter novels, originally published between 1997 and 2007.

Rowling’s life began to turn around in the mid-1990s when she began writing the first Harry Potter novel.

The success of the series made her one of the richest authors in the world, with a net worth of over $1 billion at its peak.

Along with the three companion books written for charity, the series has sold more than 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films.

Some of her other books include The Cuckoo’s Calling (2013), The Silkworm (2014), Career of Evil (2015), Lethal White (2018), and Troubled Blood (2020). She has also written The Ink Black Heart, The Christmas Pig, The Ickabog, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and four companion books for the Harry Potter series

J.K. Rowling has stated that she will not be making any more movies based on her stories, as she believes that her books have already been adapted to their fullest potential.

She has also expressed that she would rather focus on writing new stories and exploring new ideas.

Additionally, she has expressed that she would rather have the fans and the actors bring her stories to life in their own ways, rather than have them be limited by the confines of a movie or TV series.

J.K. Rowling’s life has been a remarkable one, marked by struggles and triumphs. Before she became a best-selling author, she faced many challenges, including poverty, depression, and the loss of her mother.

However, she has since donated significant portions of her wealth to various charitable causes, and her current net worth is estimated to be around $650 million.

In terms of her daily life, Rowling is known to be a private person who values her privacy. She is married with three children and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

She is known to be an avid reader and a supporter of various causes, including children’s rights, education, and research into multiple sclerosis (which her mother suffered from). She also continues to write, although she has stated that she may not write any more Harry Potter books.

J.K. Rowling is a prolific author who has written several books in addition to the Harry Potter series.

Here is a list of all the books she has published, including their titles, sales figures, and reviews.

  1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997) This is the first book in the Harry Potter series, which tells the story of an orphaned boy who discovers that he is a wizard. The book has sold over 120 million copies worldwide and received critical acclaim, winning several awards and launching J.K. Rowling’s career as a writer.
  2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998) This is the second book in the Harry Potter series, in which Harry returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year. The book has sold over 77 million copies worldwide and was also a critical success.
  3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) This is the third book in the Harry Potter series, in which Harry learns about a dangerous escaped prisoner who is rumored to be after him. The book has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and received widespread critical acclaim.
  4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) This is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series, in which Harry competes in the Triwizard Tournament and faces the return of the evil Lord Voldemort. The book has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and received positive reviews from critics.
  5. Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (2003) This is the fifth book in the Harry Potter series, in which Harry and his friends start a secret organization to fight against Voldemort’s followers. The book has sold over 55 million copies worldwide and received positive reviews from critics.
  6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) This is the sixth book in the Harry Potter series, in which Harry receives private lessons from Dumbledore and learns about Voldemort’s past. The book has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and received mostly positive reviews from critics.
  7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) This is the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series, in which Harry and his friends face their final battle against Voldemort. The book has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and received critical acclaim, winning several awards and becoming one of the fastest-selling books in history.
  8. The Casual Vacancy (2012) This is J.K. Rowling’s first non-Harry Potter novel, which tells the story of a small English town that is torn apart by a local election. The book has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics.
  9. The Cuckoo’s Calling (2013) This is the first book in the Cormoran Strike series, which J.K. Rowling wrote under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The book follows the investigation of a celebrity’s death by a private detective named Cormoran Strike. The book received positive reviews from critics and sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
  10. The Silkworm (2014) This is the second book in the Cormoran Strike series, in which Cormoran investigates the disappearance of a controversial writer. The book received positive reviews from critics and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
  11. The career of Evil (2015) This is the third book in the Cormoran Strike series, in which Cormoran investigates the murder of a young woman. The book received positive reviews from critics and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
  12. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2001) This is a companion book to the Harry Potter series, which J.K. Rowling wrote under the pseudonym Newt Scamander. The book is a textbook used by Hogwarts

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