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 Private Lives of Trees
Buy on Amazon2007
Not to Read
Buy on Amazon2018
Chilean Poet
Buy on Amazon2020
Bonsai
Buy on Amazon2006
Ways of Going Home
Buy on Amazon2011
Multiple Choice
Buy on Amazon2014
My Documents
Buy on Amazon2013
The Future Is Not Ours: New Latin American Fiction
Buy on Amazon2009
Multiples
Buy on Amazon2013
The Best Short Stories 2022: The O. Henry Prize Winners
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Private Lives of Trees (2007), 2. Not to Read (2018), 3. Chilean Poet (2020), 4. Bonsai (2006), 5. Ways of Going Home (2011), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Alejandro Zambra contains 10 books. The series began in 2007 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Alejandro Zambra. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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