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
Wise Blood
Buy on Amazon1952
The Violent Bear It Away
Buy on Amazon1960
The Artificial N***er
Buy on Amazon1955
A Good Man Is Hard To Find
Buy on Amazon1955
Everything That Rises Must Converge
Buy on Amazon1965
Mystery and Manners
Buy on Amazon1969
The Complete Stories
Buy on Amazon1971
Flannery O'Connor
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Wise Blood (1952), 2. The Violent Bear It Away (1960), 3. The Artificial N***er (1955), 4. A Good Man Is Hard To Find (1955), 5. Everything That Rises Must Converge (1965), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Flannery O’Connor contains 8 books. The series began in 1952 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Flannery O’Connor. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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