It’s not a breed of a bird or a brand of cigar, if that’s what you’re thinking. I’m talking about Helen Fielding’s widely popular book series, Bridget Jones. The books have been a huge hit for women of different ages and walks of life in the UK, and, over time, in the US as well. Soon enough, they have been converted into the big screen platform with two movies featuring A-list stars Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth.
Author Helen Fielding has announced recently that she is in fact working on the third Jones novel which is set to be released next Autumn. The series’ fans will surely be on the watch for this new book – perhaps even those who loved the movies will, too. The third novel is said to feature the hottest trends today, including social networking sites (Facebook and Twitter) and the Internet in general.
I can only imagine the myriad of possible scenarios to keep Bridget Jones in hiding due to social media embarrassment. Does she have enough Twitter followers to brag about? Will her lack of social media popularity bring her new-age despair and a need to question her self-worth? Another question that cannot be avoided: Does this mean a third Jones movie is in order, as well? For now – all of us, fans or not, can do nothing more than wait patiently until the book hits the shelves.