- In the US alone, 17 million Bridgerton book copies have been sold as of 2023.
- After the release of Bridgerton on Netflix (Christmas Day 2020), it reached 82 million households in its first 28 days and was also the #1 show in 76 countries.
- Book demand skyrocketed, drastically limiting supply and increasing the cost of available copies.
- Original hardcovers of the series were on sale with prices as high as $800.
- By March 2021, each of the eight main Bridgerton novels were present on the New York Times list simultaneously, which was a record for an adult fiction author.
- The producer of the Netflix series, Shonda Rhimes, only happened to stumble upon the series when running out of books to read on vacation.
- The chance occurrence has had a significant impact on the continued success of the Bridgerton franchise.
- 8 books make up the main series of Bridgerton, with each book focusing on specific characters.
- As of 2023, a total of 18 official books have been released within the Bridgerton franchise, the latest being Queen Charlotte.
- As of 2022, Bridgerton’s author Julia Quinn had a net worth of $10 million.
- It has been estimated that her success through Bridgerton accounts for over 50% of her net worth ($5 million+).
Bridgerton books in order
- As of 2023, 18 books have been released within the Bridgerton World.
- This is made up of:
- Main series: 8 books
- Second epilogue: 1 book
- Prequels: 4 books
- Anthologies: 2
- Collaborations: 1
- Graphic novels: 1
- Gift books: 1
- The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After is sometimes referred to as the series’ 9th book, following on from the main series.
- Bridgerton prequel titles are also known as The Rokesby Series.
| Year published | Book title | Category | Original publisher | Page count | Audiobook length |
| 2000 | The Duke and I | Bridgerton (main) | Avon | 480 | 12h 9m |
| 2000 | The Viscount Who Loved Me | Bridgerton (main) | Avon | 480 | 12h 23m |
| 2001 | An Offer from a Gentleman | Bridgerton (main) | Avon | 474 | 12h 22m |
| 2002 | Romancing Mister Bridgerton | Bridgerton (main) | Avon | 496 | 13h 17m |
| 2003 | The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown | Bridgerton (anthology) | Avon | 400 | N/A |
| 2003 | To Sir Phillip, With Love | Bridgerton (main) | Avon | 416 | 11h 10m |
| 2004 | Lady Whistledown Strikes Back | Bridgerton (anthology) | Avon | 400 | N/A |
| 2004 | When He Was Wicked | Bridgerton (main) | Avon | 464 | 11h 29m |
| 2005 | It’s In His Kiss | Bridgerton (main) | Avon | 448 | 11h 11m |
| 2006 | On the Way to the Wedding | Bridgerton (main) | Avon | 496 | 13h |
| 2013 | The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After | Bridgerton (second epilogues) | Avon | 384 | 8h 1m |
| 2016 | Because of Miss Bridgerton | Bridgerton (prequels) | Avon | 384 | 9h 25m |
| 2017 | The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband | Bridgerton (prequels) | Avon | 400 | 10h 14m |
| 2018 | The Other Miss Bridgerton | Bridgerton (prequels) | Avon | 396 | 10h 18m |
| 2020 | First Comes Scandal | Bridgerton (prequels) | Avon | 379 | 9h 6m |
| 2021 | The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton | Bridgerton (gift book) | Avon | 208 | 2h 50m |
| 2022 | Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron | Bridgerton (graphic novel) | William Morrow Paperbacks | 160 | N/A |
| 2023 | Queen Charlotte | Bridgerton (collaboration) | Avon | 352 | 12h 23m |
Bridgerton popularity over time
- As of 2023, Bridgerton’s maximum popularity is 2.56 times lower than the previous year.
- For the given data, Bridgerton was at its most popular during 2022.
- Since the release of Bridgerton on Netflix, the series’ overall popularity* has soared.
- Its maximum popularity jumped 92 times higher than in 2019 after its first season in 2020.
| Year | Average popularity | Max. popularity |
| 2019 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 2020 | 3.06 | 92.00 |
| 2021 | 9.69 | 70.00 |
| 2022 | 9.63 | 100.00 |
| 2023 | 7.73 | 39.00 |
A graph is given below to show the popularity of Bridgerton over time:
*Popularity data from Google trends
Bridgerton Books FAQ
How many Bridgerton books are there?
- As of 2023, there are 8 main Bridgerton books.
- However, including all books within the Bridgerton world, there are a total of 18 official books.
What is the order of the Bridgerton books?
Main series
- The Duke and I
- The Viscount Who Loved Me
- An Offer From A Gentleman
- Romancing Mr. Bridgerton
- To Sir Phillip, With Love
- When He Was Wicked
- It’s In His Kiss
- On The Way to the Wedding
Prequels
- Because of Miss Bridgerton
- The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband
- The Other Miss Bridgerton
- First Comes Scandal
Other books
Although there are a number of additional books contained within the Bridgerton World, they are not listed as having a sequence.
Who is each Bridgerton book about?
- The Duke and I: Daphne
- The Viscount Who Loved Me: Anthony
- An Offer From A Gentleman: Benedict
- Romancing Mr. Bridgerton: Penelope and Colin
- To Sir Phillip, With Love: Eloise
- When He Was Wicked: Francesca
- It’s In His Kiss: Hyacinth
- On The Way to the Wedding: Gregory
Are the Bridgerton books spicy?
The Bridgerton series of books are well-known for having steamy and romantic storylines, although the frequency/type of intimate moments can vary between each book. Overall, the series explores the adventures of the Bridgerton family and friends, including their relationships, during Regency-era England.