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Queen Charlotte, A Bridgerton Story by Shondaland is NOW STREAMING on Netflix.

Next Tuesday, MAY 9, is the big day for Queen Charlotte, the novel, written by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes. How will you read it? In hardcover, on ebook, or in audio?

Cool fact: the hardback has a reversible book jacket that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Want a signed book? Get your copy autographed from University Book Store in Seattle. They ship worldwide!
*Please note that Queen Charlotte will be autographed by JQ only; Shonda Rhimes is not able to sign the books.

BOW DOWN! Big Freedia and Netflix have released a Bridgerton-Themed “Hey Queen” New Orleans Bounce Remix, and JQ absolutely LOVES it!

The proclaimed “Queen of Bounce” gives her fabulous take on Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte in Variety Online.

MORE QUEEN: The first excerpt from Queen Charlotte, the novel written by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes, appeared exclusively in Entertainment Weekly last week. A SECOND excerpt will be shared in late April, but only in the JQ NEWSLETTER. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it! (Also, please make sure the JQ Newsletter isn’t going to your spam folder.)

MEET JQ! Tulsa, St. Louis, Harrisburg, PA — JQ is coming your way and those dates and details are posted on JQ’s events page. More dates will added as soon as details are finalized. Readers in Chicago, Severna Park, MD, and the San Francisco Bay Area, check back soon — the JQ’s events page will be updated in the coming days.

And even if JQ isn’t coming to your area, you can still get Queen Charlotte — and any of Julia Quinn’s books — autographed from University Book Store in Seattle. They ship worldwide!

*Please note that Queen Charlotte will be autographed by JQ only; Shonda Rhimes is not able to sign the books.

And while we are all waiting for Queen Charlotte on screen and on the page, let’s bounce!

Queen Charlotte — the romantic, sexy, and daring new co-writing collaboration between Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes — will be available on MAY 9 in hardcover, ebook, and audio. Preordering has officially begun!

Queen Charlotte is the long-awaited companion novel to the upcoming original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix, which will begin streaming on May 4, just days before the book becomes available.

THE COVER: We’re thrilled to share the never-before-seen gorgeous cover for Queen Charlotte, featuring India Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest, the incredibly talented actors playing young Queen Charlotte and young King George III. Check out this wonderful teaser scene – JQ loves it! She calls it “the meet-cute to end all meet-cutes.”

THE BOOK: Queen Charlotte, the novel, contains all the wit and relatable authenticity of the world of JQ’s beloved Bridgerton Series, combined with the sparkling genius that Shonda Rhimes delivers every time. MAY 9 can’t come fast enough! PREORDER YOUR COPY! Can you get it AUTOGRAPHED? Of course!

MORE BOOK NEWS? When will we post an excerpt? Subscribe to JuliaQuinn.com news to find out, or follow JQ’s socials. Is it true JQ might talk about Queen Charlotte on the Today Show? YES! Mark your calendars for March 2 — details here.

BREAKING NEWS! The prequel show that is coming soon to Netflix about young Queen Charlotte… The show Shonda Rhimes wrote… JQ is writing the novel!

What we know about the show: Centered on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.

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From the WilliamMorrow/Avon press release:

JQ: “Taking Bridgerton from book to screen was fascinating for me to watch, and it’s such an exciting challenge for me to take it in the other direction, this time crafting Shonda’s brilliant vision into a novel,” said Quinn. “I’m especially thrilled to have the opportunity to write about Queen Charlotte, who was not in the original novels. Her character —and Golda Rosheuvel’s brilliant portrayal of her— was a tour de force, and I think readers will love getting a chance to know her more deeply.”

Shonda: “Queen Charlotte has been such a moving character to write and now having the opportunity to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is such an exciting opportunity,” said Rhimes. “I can’t wait for fans of this universe to read the story of a character that has resonated so deeply with our audience.”

WHEN WILL THE BOOK RELEASE? No date has been set yet, though WilliamMorrow/Avon stated in the press release: “the book will be timed to the release of the series on Netflix.” Nor has a title been announced. JQ promises: as soon as she knows, you’ll know.

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How to feed your JQ cravings until we know more? We have NEW CONTENT on JuliaQuinn.com for you to indulge in:

→ Bridgerton Character Profiles with notes, photos, and lists (everyone loves lists!) cross-referencing characters to books — who shows up in whose story. May we suggest starting with Anthony? Or perhaps Penelope? Total rabbit hole!

→ Merch! Bridgerton-themed games, Bridgerton-themed teas, and more, including some swag that comes with Autographed-by-JQ books.

→ New FAQ including: Are you going to write stories for Harriet, Elizabeth, and Frances Pleinsworth? And a question about tea.

Also: New & beautiful Rokesby covers!

Watch this space for more news about what’s coming soon, including: title and release date for JQ’s new book!

Happy Spring! Here is your first peek at Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron, a BEAUTIFUL graphic novel coming out on MAY 10. Please enjoy these graphic excerpts illustrated by JQ’s younger sister, the wildly talented Violet Charles—preordering is available in ebook and print. Extra special opportunity: Get yours signed.

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Netflix News! The Netflix Book Club, featuring The Viscount Who Loved Me starts streaming today. Join JQ and the incomparable Uzo Aduba as they take questions from readers, talk about Anthony’s story, and tease viewers about Season Two!

The official BRIDGERTON Season 2 Netflix teaser trailer is here!

The second season will premiere on March 25.

Mark your calendars! Bridgerton Season 2 will premiere on March 25, 2022.

Netflix announced this delightful news with an even more delightful video of cast members reading from a special edition of Whistledown.

Season 2 is based on The Viscount Who Loved Me, the second book of the Bridgerton series. Don’t forget to read before you watch…

You are cordially invited to glimpse the most romantic beauty collection of all time.

PAT McGRATH LABS is honored to join Netflix and Shondaland in an exclusive beauty collaboration inspired by the romance and passion of the Smash Hit debut season of BRIDGERTON.

When can you have this deliciousness? It all arrives 12.26.21. Join the waitlist now.

BRIDGERTON, Season One is streaming now on Netflix, and Bridgerton, The Series is available — all eight books in all reading formats for your instant gratification.

Get notified when these sets become available — join the Pat McGrath waitlist.