Helen Fielding

b. 1958

1 series 3 books in order

Helen Fielding (born 19 February 1958) is an English novelist and screenwriter. She is best known as the creator of the character Bridget Jones, the central figure in a series of novels and films. Her first book, Bridget Jones's Diary (1996), and its sequel, The Edge of Reason (1999), were published in 40 countries and sold more than 15 million copies. The film adaptations of the novels achieved international success. Bridget Jones's Diary was named one of the ten novels that best defined the 20th century in a survey by The Guardian newspaper.

Born: 1958
Known for: Bridget Jones

Series by Helen Fielding

Bridget Jones

3 books in order · 1996–2013

Bridget Jones's Diary

1996 · Helen Fielding

Bridget Jones's Diary is a 1996 novel by Helen Fielding. Written as a personal diary, the story follows Bridget Jones, a thirty-something single…
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Bridget Jones. Mad About the Boy

2013 · Helen Fielding

Bridget Jones, a Londoner, deals with the difficulties of staying attractive as she ages. She faces problems like sending texts while drunk,…
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How many books has Helen Fielding written?

We list 3 books by Helen Fielding across 1 series, published between 1996–2013 — each shown in full reading order.

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