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
When Dogs Cry
Buy on Amazon2001
I Am the Messenger / The Messenger
Buy on Amazon2002
The Book Thief
Buy on Amazon2005
Bridge of Clay
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. When Dogs Cry (2001), 2. I Am the Messenger / The Messenger (2002), 3. The Book Thief (2005), 4. Bridge of Clay (2018). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Markus Zusak contains 4 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Markus Zusak. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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