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Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Ernest J. Gaines Standalone series? Start with "Catherine Carmier" (1964) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Ernest J. Gaines Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Catherine Carmier
1964
Of Love and Dust
1968
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
1971
A Long Day in November
1971
In My Father's House
1978
A Gathering of Old Men
1983
A Lesson Before Dying
1993
The Tragedy of Brady Sims
2017
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