History of It Ends with Us in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2024

"It Ends with Us", a romance novel penned by Colleen Hoover, hit the shelves on August 2, 2016, under the Atria Books banner. Hoover drew inspiration from her own parents' relationship, making this novel a deeply personal project. The author herself confessed that penning "It Ends with Us" was the most challenging writing experience she'd ever encountered.

August 2, 2016: Publication of It Ends with Us

"It Ends with Us", a romance novel by Colleen Hoover, was published by Atria Books on August 2, 2016. The novel, inspired by the author's parents' relationship, was deeply personal to Hoover.

2016: "It Ends with Us" Wins Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance

"It Ends with Us" was honored with the prestigious 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance. This award recognized its exceptional quality and resonation with readers in the romance genre.

July 2019: Justin Baldoni Options "It Ends with Us" for Film Adaptation

In July 2019, Justin Baldoni took a significant step towards bringing "It Ends with Us" to the screen by optioning the novel for a film adaptation. The project was set to be produced through his company, Wayfarer Entertainment, marking an exciting development for fans of the book.

2019: "It Ends with Us" Reaches One Million Copies Sold

By 2019, "It Ends with Us" had achieved remarkable success, selling over one million copies worldwide and being translated into more than twenty languages.

2021: "It Ends with Us" Gains Popularity on #BookTok

"It Ends with Us" and Colleen Hoover's other works experienced a surge in popularity in 2021. The #BookTok community on TikTok played a significant role in boosting the novel's visibility and readership.

January 2022: "It Ends with Us" Tops The New York Times Best Seller List

In January 2022, "It Ends with Us" reached the pinnacle of literary success, debuting at #1 on The New York Times best sellers list. This accomplishment followed its surge in popularity driven by the #BookTok community on TikTok in the previous year.

February 2022: Sequel to "It Ends with Us" Announced

In February 2022, Atria Books announced their plans to publish a sequel to the widely acclaimed novel "It Ends with Us." The sequel, later titled "It Starts with Us," was scheduled for release in October of the same year.

October 2022: Release of "It Starts with Us"

The sequel to "It Ends with Us," titled "It Starts with Us," was published on October 2022. The sequel picks up where the original novel left off, focusing on Lily and Atlas' relationship.

October 18, 2022: Publication of "It Starts with Us"

The much-anticipated sequel to "It Ends with Us," titled "It Starts with Us," was published on October 18, 2022. Continuing where "It Ends with Us" left off, the sequel focuses on Lily and Atlas' relationship.

January 2023: Blake Lively Cast as Lily Bloom in "It Ends with Us" Movie

In January 2023, Blake Lively was cast in the lead role of Lily Bloom for the "It Ends with Us" movie adaptation. Lively's casting added star power and anticipation to the project, signaling a promising interpretation of the beloved character.

April 2023: Brandon Sklenar Cast as Atlas in "It Ends with Us" Movie

Brandon Sklenar was cast as Atlas in the upcoming film adaptation of "It Ends with Us" in April 2023. Sklenar's addition to the cast solidified the key roles for the movie, further building excitement for its release.

May 5, 2023: Filming Begins for "It Ends with Us" Movie Adaptation

Filming for the movie adaptation of "It Ends with Us" commenced in Hoboken, New Jersey, on May 5, 2023. The project, helmed by director Justin Baldoni, brought together a notable cast, including Blake Lively and Brandon Sklenar, to bring the beloved novel to the big screen.

2023: "It Ends with Us" Becomes Best-Selling Novel

"It Ends With Us" achieved the remarkable feat of being the best-selling novel of 2023, selling a total of 1,292,733 copies. This achievement further solidified its status as a literary sensation.

June 21, 2024: Scheduled Theatrical Release of "It Ends with Us" Movie

The film adaptation of "It Ends with Us" is slated for theatrical release on June 21, 2024. The movie, directed by Justin Baldoni and starring Blake Lively and Brandon Sklenar, promises to captivate audiences with its poignant story and stellar cast.