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
The Pinch Runner Memorandum
Buy on Amazon1957
Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids
Buy on Amazon1958
A Personal Matter
Buy on Amazon1964
The Silent Cry
Buy on Amazon1967
Rouse Up, O Young Men of the New Age!
Buy on Amazon1983
An Echo of Heaven
Buy on Amazon1989
A Quiet Life
Buy on Amazon1990
Somersault
Buy on Amazon1999
The Changeling
Buy on Amazon2000
Death by Water
Buy on Amazon2009
Seventeen & J
Buy on Amazon1963
Teach Us to Outgrow Our Madness
Buy on Amazon1966
Japan, the Ambiguous, and Myself
Buy on Amazon1995
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Pinch Runner Memorandum (1957), 2. Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids (1958), 3. A Personal Matter (1964), 4. The Silent Cry (1967), 5. Rouse Up, O Young Men of the New Age! (1983), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Kenzaburo Oe contains 13 books. The series began in 1957 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Kenzaburo Oe. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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