How Many Books Did Rick Riordan Write

So, How Many Books Did Rick Riordan Write Anyway?

You know, I was at this book club meeting the other day, right? We were all talking about our favorite authors, and someone mentioned Rick Riordan. Now, I love his books, don't get me wrong, but I couldn't help but wonder, just how many books has this guy written? I mean, it feels like every time I turn around, there's a new Percy Jackson adventure or a new series altogether. So, I decided to dive into the magical world of Rick Riordan's bibliography and find out.

Let's Start with the Obvious: Percy Jackson

We can't talk about Rick Riordan without talking about Percy Jackson, can we? The series that started it all, the one that made us all wish we were demigods. The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series consists of five books: The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian. But wait, there's more! We can't forget the companion series, The Heroes of Olympus, which has five books as well: The Lost Hero, The Son of Neptune, The Mark of Athena, The House of Hades, and The Blood of Olympus. That's a total of ten books just for Percy!

But that's not all, folks. There are also the short story collections, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes, which are basically encyclopedias of Greek mythology with a Percy twist. And let's not forget the graphic novels, The Demigod Files and The Demigod Diaries, which are essentially short stories in comic book form. So, if we're counting everything Percy-related, we're looking at 14 books.

But Wait, There's More!

Rick Riordan didn't stop at Percy. Oh no, he went on to create a whole new world with Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. This series has three books: The Sword of Summer, The Hammer of Thor, and The Ship of the Dead. And then there's the Trials of Apollo series, which has five books: The Hidden Oracle, The Dark Prophecy, The Burning Maze, The Tyrant's Tomb, and The Tower of Nike. And let's not forget the Kane Chronicles, which has three books: The Red Pyramid, The Throne of Fire, and The Serpent's Shadow. And the 39 Clues series, which he co-authored, has 15 books. And the Fableman series, which he also co-authored, has two books so far.

Percy jackson reading order | Riordanverse books in order, Rick riordan

So, if we're adding all these up, we're looking at 30 books! And that's not even counting the standalone books like Asylum, The Storm Runner, and The Trials of Apollo: The Graphic Novel. And the upcoming books, like the Demigods of Valhalla series and the Odyssey of the Pythia series. It's like Rick Riordan is on a mission to write every book ever!

But Why Stop at Books?

Rick Riordan didn't stop at books. Oh no, he went on to create a whole universe of short stories, novellas, and even a podcast, Mythic, which is basically a radio drama version of his books. And let's not forget the movies. Yes, there are Percy Jackson movies. I know, I know, they're not the best, but they're still part of the Rick Riordan universe.

Riordan Books Timeline at Tasha Jennings blog

So, the next time you're at a book club meeting and someone asks how many books Rick Riordan has written, you can say, "Well, it depends on what you're counting. But if we're talking books, it's around 30. And if we're talking everything, it's... well, it's a lot." And then you can sit back, smile, and enjoy the look of awe on their faces.

And there you have it, folks. The not-so-short answer to the question, "How many books did Rick Riordan write?" It's a lot. A whole lot. But who's counting? (Well, I guess I am.)