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 Invisible Circus
Buy on Amazon1994
Look at Me
Buy on Amazon2001
The Keep
Buy on Amazon2006
Manhattan Beach
Buy on Amazon2017
Why China?
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Invisible Circus (1994), 2. Look at Me (2001), 3. The Keep (2006), 4. Manhattan Beach (2017), 5. Why China? (2016). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jennifer Egan contains 5 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jennifer Egan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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