Helen Fielding
Helen Fielding was born on February 19th, 1958 and is currently 68 years old. Helen Fielding was born in Morley, West Yorkshire, England.
Helen Fielding is known for writing in the Romance and Literary Fiction genres.
Helen Fielding is the author of the Bridget Jones series which currently consists of 4 novels. The Bridget Jones series started in 1996 with the novel Bridget Jones's Diary. The most recently released novel in the Bridget Jones series was Bridget Jones's Baby which was released in 2016. There are no upcoming novels for the Bridget Jones series.
Helen Fielding is a member of The Nielsen Bestseller Award's 21st Century Platinum Hall of Fame.
Helen Fielding: Awards & Accolades
Fielding's books have won multiple awards, Bridget Jones's Diary won the British Book Awards, Book of the Year, in 1998 as well as the Audie Award - Best Female Narrator in 2000.
Helen Fielding books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Mad About the Boy was nominated for the British Book Awards, Fiction Book of the Year, in 2013 as well as the Goodreads Awards - Best Humor in 2013. Feminists Don't Wear Pink was nominated for the British Book Awards, Non-Fiction: Lifestyle and Illustrated Book of the Year, in 2019. Bridget Jones's Diary was nominated for the British Book Awards, 30 from 30 Special Award, in 2020.
Helen Fielding: Lists & Other Mentions
- Bridget Jones's Diary was the PBS Book Readers Club August 2025 Selection.
- Mad About the Boy was a BBC Radio 2 Book Club October 2013 Pick.
- Bridget Jones's Diary has made several lists including:
- NPR: 100 Best Beach Books Selection in 2009.
- Amazon UK: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
- BBC: 100 Novels That Shaped Our World Selection in 2019.
- Parade: 125 Best Romance Books of All Time Selection in 2024.
- New York Times: 22 of the Funniest Novels Since Catch-22 Selection in 2024.
- New York Public Library: 50 All-Time Favorite Romance Books Selection in 2022.
- The Guardian: 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman Selection in 2003.
- The Guardian: 50 Books That Defined Their Era Selection in 2011.
- People Magazine: Best Books From the 1980s Selection in 2024.
- BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
- Entertainment Weekly: The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 Selection in 2008.
- The Sunday Times: The Top 100 Bestsellers Selection in 2024.
- The Edge of Reason was a The Sunday Times: The Top 100 Bestsellers Selection in 2024.
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- Susan Elizabeth Phillips, author of the Chicago Stars Series.
- Marian Keyes, author of the Walsh Family Series.
- Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
- Elin Hilderbrand, author of the 28 Summers Series.
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- Jenny Colgan, author of the Scottish Bookshop Series.
Helen Fielding: F.A.Q
When was Helen Fielding Born? How old is Helen Fielding?
Helen Fielding was born on February 19th, 1958. Helen Fielding is currently 68 years old.
Where was Helen Fielding Born?
Helen Fielding was born in Morley, West Yorkshire, England and is English.
What book awards has Helen Fielding won?
Bridget Jones's Diary: British Book Awards Book of the Year (1998), Audie Award Best Female Narrator (2000).
What was the first book Helen Fielding wrote?
The first book written by Helen Fielding was Cause Celeb, published in 1994.
What was the most recent book Helen Fielding wrote?
Her most recently released work was Bridget Jones's Baby on October 11th, 2016.
What is the most popular book by Helen Fielding?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Helen Fielding book is
Bridget Jones's Diary. Here are her most popular books:
- Bridget Jones's Diary (7.69)
- The Edge of Reason (7.45)
- Mad About the Boy (6)
- Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination (2)
- Bridget Jones's Baby (6)
What genres does Helen Fielding Write?
Helen Fielding primarily writes in the Literary Fiction and Romance genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Contemporary Romance, Women’s Fiction, and Romantic Comedy.
Are there upcoming new books by Helen Fielding?
Helen Fielding does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Helen Fielding written?
Helen Fielding has written 7 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 4 books in the Bridget Jones Series, 1 Bridget Jones Non-Fiction Books, 2 Standalone Novels.