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 River Bank
Buy on Amazon2017
The Evolution of Trickster Stories Among the Dogs of North Park After the Change
Buy on Amazon2007
26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss
Buy on Amazon2008
The Cat Who Walked a Thousand Miles
Buy on Amazon2009
Spar
Buy on Amazon2009
Ponies
Buy on Amazon2010
The Man Who Bridged the Mist
Buy on Amazon2011
Mantis Wives
Buy on Amazon2012
The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe
Buy on Amazon2016
The Privilege of the Happy Ending
Buy on Amazon2018
At the Mouth of the River of Bees
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The River Bank (2017), 2. The Evolution of Trickster Stories Among the Dogs of North Park After the Change (2007), 3. 26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss (2008), 4. The Cat Who Walked a Thousand Miles (2009), 5. Spar (2009), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Kij Johnson contains 11 books. The series began in 2017 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Kij Johnson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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