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 Washington Square Ensemble
Buy on Amazon1983
Waiting for the End of the World
Buy on Amazon1985
Straight Cut
Buy on Amazon1986
The Year of Silence
Buy on Amazon1987
Soldier's Joy
Buy on Amazon1989
Doctor Sleep
Buy on Amazon1991
Save Me, Joe Louis
Buy on Amazon1993
Ten Indians
Buy on Amazon1996
Anything Goes
Buy on Amazon2002
Devil's Dream
Buy on Amazon2009
The Color of Night
Buy on Amazon2011
Boy With a Coin
Buy on Amazon2011
Behind the Moon
Buy on Amazon2017
Prey
Buy on Amazon2010
Zero DB and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1987
Barking Man and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1990
Zig Zag Wanderer
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Washington Square Ensemble (1983), 2. Waiting for the End of the World (1985), 3. Straight Cut (1986), 4. The Year of Silence (1987), 5. Soldier's Joy (1989), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Madison Smartt Bell contains 17 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Madison Smartt Bell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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