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 Twenty-Seventh City
Buy on Amazon1988
Strong Motion
Buy on Amazon1992
The Corrections
Buy on Amazon2001
Freedom
Buy on Amazon2010
Purity
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Twenty-Seventh City (1988), 2. Strong Motion (1992), 3. The Corrections (2001), 4. Freedom (2010), 5. Purity (2015). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jonathan Franzen contains 5 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jonathan Franzen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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