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
Songdogs
Buy on Amazon1995
This Side of Brightness
Buy on Amazon1998
Zoli
Buy on Amazon2001
Dancer
Buy on Amazon2003
Let the Great World Spin
Buy on Amazon2009
TransAtlantic
Buy on Amazon2013
Apeirogon
Buy on Amazon2020
Twist
Buy on Amazon2025
Fishing the Sloe-Black River
Buy on Amazon1984
Everything in This Country Must
Buy on Amazon2000
Thirteen Ways of Looking
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Songdogs (1995), 2. This Side of Brightness (1998), 3. Zoli (2001), 4. Dancer (2003), 5. Let the Great World Spin (2009), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Colum McCann contains 11 books. The series began in 1995 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Colum McCann. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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