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
The Outsider / The Stranger
Buy on Amazon1942
The Plague
Buy on Amazon1947
The Fall
Buy on Amazon1957
Exile and the Kingdom
Buy on Amazon1958
The Just
Buy on Amazon1960
Summer
Buy on Amazon1968
A Happy Death
Buy on Amazon1971
The Guest
Buy on Amazon1992
The First Man
Buy on Amazon1994
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Outsider / The Stranger (1942), 2. The Plague (1947), 3. The Fall (1957), 4. Exile and the Kingdom (1958), 5. The Just (1960), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Albert Camus contains 9 books. The series began in 1942 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Albert Camus. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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