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
Norwood
Buy on Amazon1966
True Grit
Buy on Amazon1968
The Dog of the South
Buy on Amazon1979
Masters of Atlantis
Buy on Amazon1985
Gringos
Buy on Amazon1991
Escape Velocity
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Norwood (1966), 2. True Grit (1968), 3. The Dog of the South (1979), 4. Masters of Atlantis (1985), 5. Gringos (1991), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Charles Portis contains 6 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Charles Portis. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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