BookBingeFifty Shades Books in Order
The short answer
E.L. James · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Fifty Shades series, published 2011–2012.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Fifty Shades Freed (2012).
- Where to start
- Start with Fifty Shades of Grey (2011).
About 1,800 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
A billionaire with a taste for control meets a shy college grad, sparking a cultural phenomenon.
Here is the complete Fifty Shades reading order — all 3 books by E.L. James, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Fifty Shades of GreyAnastasia interviews the enigmatic Christian Grey and her life changes forever.2011544 pages
- Fifty Shades DarkerAna returns to Christian as ghosts from his past return to haunt them.2012590 pages
- Fifty Shades FreedMarriage, threats, and motherhood — Ana and Christian's final chapter.2012640 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Fifty Shades books are there?
There are 3 books in the Fifty Shades series by E.L. James, from Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) to Fifty Shades Freed (2012). Together they run to about 1,800 pages.
Is the Fifty Shades series finished?
Yes. E.L. James completed the series with Fifty Shades Freed in 2012; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Fifty Shades book?
Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) is book one, at 544 pages. Anastasia interviews the enigmatic Christian Grey and her life changes forever.
Should I read the Fifty Shades series in publication order?
Yes. For the Fifty Shades series, reading order and publication order are the same — Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) through Fifty Shades Freed (2012).
How long does it take to read all Fifty Shades books?
About 1,800 pages across 3 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Fifty Shades Freed (640 pages); the shortest is Fifty Shades of Grey (544 pages).