How Many Books Have Rick Riordan Written

So, there I was, in my local bookstore, trying to decide between a new thriller and a cozy mystery. I'd just finished The Lightning Thief and was craving more of that Riordan magic. I turned to the bookseller, a friendly guy with a stack of books taller than him, and asked, "How many books has Rick Riordan written, anyway?" He looked at me like I'd asked him to solve a complex math problem. "Well," he said, "it depends on what you're counting..."

And that, my friends, is how I found myself on a Rick Riordan writing spree, diving into his vast library of books. So, let's tackle this question together, shall we?

Let's Start with the Obvious: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

If you've picked up a Riordan book, chances are you started with Percy Jackson. This series, consisting of five books, is where it all began. It's the story of a modern-day demigod, Percy, and his adventures in a world filled with Greek mythology. If you're counting just these, we're at 5 books.

But Wait, There's More!

Riordan didn't stop at Percy's story. He went on to write a series of companion books, the Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files, which include short stories and novellas. That's an additional 2 books, bringing our total to 7.

But wait, there's more! (I know, I sound like an infomercial, but bear with me.) Riordan also wrote a series of graphic novels based on Percy's adventures. There are three of these, so now we're up to 10.

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Moving On: The Heroes of Olympus

After Percy's story, Riordan introduced us to another group of demigods in The Heroes of Olympus series. This one's a bit longer, with five books and a companion novel, The Demigod Diaries. That's another 6 books, bringing our total to 16.

And Then Came Magnus Chase...

Riordan decided to switch things up a bit and introduced us to Norse mythology with the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. This one's a trilogy, plus a companion novel, so that's another 4 books, making our total 20.

Kane Chronicles, Trials of Apollo, and More

By now, you might be thinking, "Wow, this guy is prolific!" And you'd be right. Riordan has also written the Kane Chronicles series, the Trials of Apollo series, and even a couple of standalone books, The Sword of Summer and The Storm Hunter. Let's add those up: 6 more books, bringing our grand total to 26.

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But wait, there's more! (I can't help it, it's become my catchphrase.) Riordan has also written several short stories and novellas, some of which are included in anthologies like Demigods and Monsters and The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel - The Complete Collection. If we're counting those, our total is now... well, it's a bit complicated, but let's say it's over 30.

So, there you have it. Rick Riordan has written a lot of books. Like, a lot of books. And you know what? I'm not even mad about it. I mean, who else is going to give us our daily dose of mythology and adventure?

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some reading to do. Happy adventures!