Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Catherine Carmier
Buy on Amazon1964
Of Love and Dust
Buy on Amazon1968
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Buy on Amazon1971
A Long Day in November
Buy on Amazon1971
In My Father's House
Buy on Amazon1978
A Gathering of Old Men
Buy on Amazon1983
A Lesson Before Dying
Buy on Amazon1993
The Tragedy of Brady Sims
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Ernest J. Gaines Standalone series is publication order: 1. Catherine Carmier (1964), 2. Of Love and Dust (1968), 3. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1971), 4. A Long Day in November (1971), 5. In My Father's House (1978), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Ernest J. Gaines Standalone series by Ernest J. Gaines contains 8 books. The series began in 1964 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Ernest J. Gaines Standalone series is written by Ernest J. Gaines. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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