Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geheimes Verlangen | 2011 | E.L. James | N/A |
| 2 | Fifty Shades Darker | 2011 | E.L. James | Buy |
| 3 | Fifty Shades of Grey | 2011 | E.L. James | Buy |
| 4 | Befreite Lust | 2012 | E.L. James | N/A |
| 5 | Fifty Shades Freed | 2012 | E.L. James | Buy |
The Fifty Shades series by E.L. James is one of the best-selling book series of all time. It tells the story of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, whose relationship develops from an awkward first meeting into something far more intense and consuming than either of them expected.
The trilogy follows their romance through its many complications, from Christian’s need for control to Ana’s growing confidence in knowing what she wants. The books were adapted into three films and sparked widespread conversation about romance fiction. Whatever your take on the series, its impact on publishing and popular culture is hard to overstate.