If you can’t get enough of Lady Whistledown’s pointed pen, the original Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn have alllll the (period) drama, whether you’re a fan of the show or think the books are better. Like each TV season, each book follows one primary Bridgerton sibling in their search for love. You can follow along with the TV series by reading only the first four books, or you can jump ahead if you’re dying to find out what future seasons might hold! The TV show has teased some major changes, so there might still be a few surprises in store even if you read the originals. Here’s how to read the books in order to find out for yourself.