Julia Quinn, No 1 bestselling New York Times author of the bestselling Bridgerton novels, set for release as a hotly anticipated TV adaptation Bridgerton by Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy) on Netflix on Christmas Day, has revealed her favourite Historical romance novels in an exclusive reading list on Bookshop.org together with top recommended reads from Bridgerton stars Adjoa Andoh (Invictus, National Theatre Live; Les Liaisons Dangereuses), Phoebe Dynevor (Dickensian, Younger) and Claudia Jessie (Vanity Fair, Line of Duty) as Bookshop.org, Netflix and Little Brown partner to encourage Bridgerton fans to support indie bookshops this Christmas, and beyond.
Nicole Vanderbilt, MD at Bookshop UK, said: “With Bridgerton fans looking forward to seeing this beloved series of novels brought to life onscreen, and so many more about to discover Julia Quinn’s world, we’re delighted to be working with Netflix and Little Brown to encourage readers to support independent bookshops when making Bridgerton-inspired book purchases online.”
To date over 2,500 affiliates – spanning authors, publishers, bloggers and influencers – have shared reading lists on the site since it launched at the start of November, with books available from over 350 independent bookshops.
Julia Quinn’s Top Historical Romance Novels: Lady Derring Takes a Lover by Julie Anne Long. Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase. One Good Earl Deserves A Lover by Sarah MacLean. Slightly Married by Mary Balogh, The Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas. The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare. The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson. The Trouble With Dukes by Grace Burrows. What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuinston
Adjoa Andho’s Recommended Reads: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neal Hurston. Coming Through Slaughter by Michael Ondaatje. Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. Eventide by Kent Haruf. Gorilla My Love by Toni Cade Bambara. Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe. Beloved by Toni Morrison. The Glass Room by Simon Mawer. My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok. Easy Rawlins series by Walter Mosley. Bernie Gunther series by Philip Kerr
Phoebe Dynevor’s Recommended Reads: A Little Life by Hanya Yanaghihara. Figuring by Maria Popova. Letting Go by David R. Hawkins. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. M Train by Patti Smith. The Road by Cormac McCarthy. The Secret History by Donna Tart. Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Claudia Jessie’s Recommended Reads: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. Natives by Akala by Akala. Sabbath’s Theater by Phillip Roth. The Buddha, Geoff and Me: A Modern Story by Edward Cantor-Dumas, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. This Is Not A Drill – Extinction Rebellion by Extinction Rebellion
Bridgerton is romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted celebrating the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all.
The series also stars Golda Rosheuvel, Jonathan Bailey, Luke Newton, Luke Thompson, Claudia Jessie, Nicola Coughlan, Ruby Barker, Sabrina Bartlett, Ruth Gemmell, Adjoa Andoh, Polly Walker, Ben Miller, Bessie Carter and Harriet Cains and Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown.
The series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels.
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