Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels series?"

"There are four books in the Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels series, published between 2018 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels series is Promising Young Women, published in 2018."

Q: "Which Caroline O'Donoghue standalone novel should I read first?"

"The Rachel Incident is her most widely read standalone novel and a good entry point. It tells the story of a young woman's complicated friendship during the 2010 recession in Cork, and it captures O'Donoghue's sharp, funny writing style at its best."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Promising Young Women	2018	Caroline O’Donoghue	Buy
2	Scenes of a Graphic Nature	2020	Caroline O’Donoghue	Buy
3	The Rachel Incident	2023	Caroline O’Donoghue	Buy
4	Skipshock	2025	Caroline O’Donoghue	Buy

Caroline O’Donoghue’s standalone novels cover different corners of contemporary life, from the London media world of Promising Young Women to the Cork setting of The Rachel Incident. Her debut explored the uncomfortable power dynamics between a young woman and her older boss with a mix of suspense and dark comedy. Scenes of a Graphic Nature brought her to a small Irish island where a documentary filmmaker uncovers buried history.

The Rachel Incident became a breakout success, telling the story of Rachel and her friend James during Ireland’s recession years. O’Donoghue writes about money problems, bad decisions, and complicated love with humor and honesty. Her upcoming novel Skipshock continues her exploration of Irish life and relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels series?

There are four books in the Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels series, published between 2018 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Caroline O’Donoghue Standalone Novels series is Promising Young Women, published in 2018.

Which Caroline O'Donoghue standalone novel should I read first?

The Rachel Incident is her most widely read standalone novel and a good entry point. It tells the story of a young woman’s complicated friendship during the 2010 recession in Cork, and it captures O’Donoghue’s sharp, funny writing style at its best.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order