JAMES, E. L., born 1963
E. L. James
- Books
- 9
- Editions tracked
- 14
- First editions
- 9
For collectors
Collect E. L. James
Reading guide
E. L. James books in order
In publication order
- 1Fifty Shades Darker2011
- 2Fifty Shades of Grey2011
- 3Fifty Shades Freed2012
- 4Fifty Shades of Grey, a Trilogy2012
- 5Grey2015
- 6Darker2017
- 7The Mister2019
- 8Freed2021
- 9The Missus2023
By series
In order
First editions, year by year
- 2011Fifty Shades of GreyVintage Books
- 2011Fifty Shades DarkerDoubleday, a division of Random House
- 2012Fifty Shades FreedArrow Books
- 2012Fifty Shades Trilogy BundleKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- 2015GreyArrow Books
- 2017DarkerArrow Books
- 2019The MisterArrow Books
- 2021FreedArrow Books
- 2023The MissusPenguin Books
Books and editions
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- 1st Arrow Books2012 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Vintage Books2012 Other Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Arrow Books2015 Paperback · Fifty Shades Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Arrow Books2017 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Random House Large Print2017 Other Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Arrow Books2019 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Arrow Books2021 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Penguin Books2023 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read E. L. James's books in?
In publication order they begin with Fifty Shades Darker (2011), then Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) and Fifty Shades Freed (2012). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was E. L. James's first book?
The earliest book we list is Fifty Shades Darker, first published in 2011.
When was E. L. James born?
E. L. James was born in 1963.
How many E. L. James books does MyVolumes track?
We track 9 books by E. L. James across 14 editions, 9 of them first editions.
How do I know if my E. L. James book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.