eSpotlight – Keeping up with the Bridgertons


Bridgerton premiered on Netflix on December 25, 2020 and quickly became one of Netflix's most watched series. This series from producer Shonda Rhimes is based on a series of romance books by author Julia Quinn. I've been a fan of the books for several years but I was also thrilled to see the Netflix series make inspired changes and add diversity to the cast and show. The much anticipated second season of the series will be arriving on Netflix on March 25, 2022. Take a dive back into the world of Bridgerton with these eBooks and eResources.

The Books that Inspired the Series

The original Bridgerton series of eight books, plus the ninth book Bridgertons: Happily Ever After that compiles all the second epilogues to each of the original novels and includes a bonus story about Violet Bridgerton.

The Duke and I, book cover
The Viscount Who Loved Me, book cover
An Offer From a Gentleman, book cover
Romancing Mister Bridgerton, book cover
To Sir Phillip, with Love, book cover
When He Was Wicked, book cover
It's in His Kiss, book cover
On the Way to the Wedding, book cover
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After, book cover


If You Like...

If you enjoy the Bridgerton series or period romance in general, here are few other books and movies to try.

Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas, book cover
Someone to Love by Mary Balogh, book cover
Wilde in Love by Eloisa James, book cover
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore, book cover
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare, book cover
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean, book cover
A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby by Vanessa Riley, book cover
Frederica by Georgette Heyer, book cover
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, book cover
The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton: Lady Whistledown's Official Guide, book cover


Cranford, book cover
Northanger Abbey, book cover
Far From the Madding Crowd, book cover
The Aristocrats, book cover
The Moonstone, book cover
The Buccaneers, book cover


More by Julia Quinn

Check out more books from author Julia Quinn, including her Bridgerton prequel series.

Because of Miss Bridgerton, book cover
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband, book cover
Just Like Heaven, book cover
A Night Like This, book cover
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, book cover
What Happens in London, book cover
To Catch an Heiress, book cover
How to Marry a Marquis, book cover


Behind the Show

Learn more about the cast & crew of the series plus the author of the books.

Read articles about the show and interviews with the cast & crew.

Bonus Cookbooks

While they're unfortunately not available as eBooks, there are a couple of fun unofficial Bridgerton related cookbooks that are available to checkout or place on hold at your favorite San José Public Library location.

Teatime at Grosvenor Square by Dahlia Clearwater, book cover
The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook by Lex Taylor, book cover


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