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 Intuitionist
Buy on Amazon1999
John Henry Days
Buy on Amazon2001
Apex Hides the Hurt
Buy on Amazon2006
Sag Harbor
Buy on Amazon2009
Zone One
Buy on Amazon2011
The Underground Railroad
Buy on Amazon2016
The Nickel Boys
Buy on Amazon2019
The Colossus of New York
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Intuitionist (1999), 2. John Henry Days (2001), 3. Apex Hides the Hurt (2006), 4. Sag Harbor (2009), 5. Zone One (2011), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Colson Whitehead contains 8 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Colson Whitehead. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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