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
In the Beginning
Buy on Amazon1975
The Book of Lights
Buy on Amazon1981
Davita's Harp
Buy on Amazon1985
I Am the Clay
Buy on Amazon1992
The Tree of Here
Buy on Amazon1993
The Sky of Now
Buy on Amazon1995
Zebra and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1998
Old Men at Midnight
Buy on Amazon2001
The Collected Plays of Chaim Potok
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. In the Beginning (1975), 2. The Book of Lights (1981), 3. Davita's Harp (1985), 4. I Am the Clay (1992), 5. The Tree of Here (1993), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Chaim Potok contains 9 books. The series began in 1975 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Chaim Potok. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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