Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
When the World Was Steady
Buy on Amazon1994
The Last Life
Buy on Amazon1999
The Emperor's Children
Buy on Amazon2006
The Woman Upstairs
Buy on Amazon2013
The Burning Girl
Buy on Amazon2017
This Strange Eventful History
Buy on Amazon2024
The Hunters
Buy on Amazon2001
The Professor's History
Buy on Amazon2006
A Dream Life
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. When the World Was Steady (1994), 2. The Last Life (1999), 3. The Emperor's Children (2006), 4. The Woman Upstairs (2013), 5. The Burning Girl (2017), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Claire Messud contains 9 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Claire Messud. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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