Yōko Ogawa Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Yōko Ogawa Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Memory Police
Buy on Amazon1994
Hotel Iris
Buy on Amazon1996
The Gift of Numbers / The Housekeeper and the Professor
Buy on Amazon2003
Mina's Matchbox
Buy on Amazon2006
Les Lectures des otages
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Yōko Ogawa Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Memory Police (1994), 2. Hotel Iris (1996), 3. The Gift of Numbers / The Housekeeper and the Professor (2003), 4. Mina's Matchbox (2006), 5. Les Lectures des otages (2011). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Yōko Ogawa Standalone series by Yoko Ogawa contains 5 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Yōko Ogawa Standalone series is written by Yoko Ogawa. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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