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
Cleaned Out
Buy on Amazon1974
Do What They Say or Else
Buy on Amazon1977
The Possession
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Cleaned Out (1974), 2. Do What They Say or Else (1977), 3. The Possession (2003). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Annie Ernaux contains 3 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Annie Ernaux. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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