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 Big Oyster
Buy on Amazon2005
Boogaloo on 2nd Avenue
Buy on Amazon2005
Battle Fatigue
Buy on Amazon2011
Cheesecake
Buy on Amazon2025
The White Man in the Tree and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2000
Edible Stories
Buy on Amazon2010
City Beasts
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Big Oyster (2005), 2. Boogaloo on 2nd Avenue (2005), 3. Battle Fatigue (2011), 4. Cheesecake (2025), 5. The White Man in the Tree and Other Stories (2000), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Mark Kurlansky contains 7 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Mark Kurlansky. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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