Fifty Shades Books in Order
E. L. James's erotic romance saga following the intense relationship between college graduate Anastasia Steele and brooding billionaire Christian Grey. The original trilogy is told from Ana's perspective, then retold in a companion trilogy (Grey, Darker, Freed) narrated by Christian.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2011 · E. L. James
Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur, during an interview. She is drawn to his beauty, intelligence,…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · E. L. James
Anastasia Steele has broken off her relationship with Christian Grey to start a new career at a Seattle publishing house, but desire for him still…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · E. L. James
Since inexperienced student Anastasia Steele met the young, seductive, successful entrepreneur Christian Grey, a sensual relationship was born that…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on Amazon2015 · E. L. James
Christian Grey is a man who values control, order, and discipline, but his life lacks warmth and connection. When Anastasia Steele enters his office,…
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Buy on AmazonDarker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian
2017 · E. L. James
Retelling the second book from Christian's viewpoint, this novel follows his desperate campaign to reclaim Ana after their breakup. Through his eyes,…
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Buy on AmazonFreed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian
2021 · E. L. James
Closing the trilogy from Christian's perspective, this retelling revisits the newlyweds' attempt to build a life together. His narration lays bare…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Fifty Shades books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Fifty Shades of Grey”. Start with “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
How many books are in the Fifty Shades series?
We list 6 books by E. L. James , published between 2011–2021.
Where can I buy the Fifty Shades books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.