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 Great Weaver From Kashmir
Buy on Amazon1927
Salka Valka
Buy on Amazon1931
Independent People
Buy on Amazon1934
World Light
Buy on Amazon1937
Iceland's Bell
Buy on Amazon1943
The Atom Station
Buy on Amazon1948
The Fish Can Sing
Buy on Amazon1957
Wayward Heroes / Happy Warriors
Buy on Amazon1958
The Honour of the House
Buy on Amazon1959
Paradise Reclaimed
Buy on Amazon1960
Under the Glacier
Buy on Amazon1968
The Bread of Life
Buy on Amazon1987
A Quire of Seven
Buy on Amazon1974
The Arctic
Buy on Amazon2007
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Great Weaver From Kashmir (1927), 2. Salka Valka (1931), 3. Independent People (1934), 4. World Light (1937), 5. Iceland's Bell (1943), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Halldór Laxness contains 14 books. The series began in 1927 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Halldór Laxness. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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