Reading Order
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Start with Bridget Jones's Diary and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Bridget Jones's Diary
Book 1 by Helen Fielding
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Bridget Jones reading order
Ends with Bridget Jones's Baby
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Book 1:Bridget Jones's Diary
Helen Fielding
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:The Edge of Reason
Helen Fielding • 1999
Life with Mark Darcy is not the happily ever after Bridget imagined. Jealousy, office politics and a disastrous work trip to Southeast Asia land her in deeper trouble than ever, and her diary captures both the panic a...
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Book 3:Mad About the Boy
Helen Fielding • 2013
Now in her early fifties and raising two young children on her own, Bridget is pulled back into dating with a much younger man she meets online. Between school runs, screen time and old grief, she tries to decide what...
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Book 4:Bridget Jones's Baby
Helen Fielding • 2016
Bridget is stunned to find herself pregnant in her forties and even more alarmed that two different men might be the father. Her diary tracks antenatal classes, work chaos and family drama as she works out what kind o...
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Bridget Jones FAQ
What is the best order to read the Bridget Jones series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Bridget Jones's Diary.
How many books are in the Bridget Jones series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Bridget Jones series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Bridget Jones series?
New readers should start with Bridget Jones's Diary, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Bridget Jones series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1999 to 2016.