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
Memory of Departure
Buy on Amazon1987
Pilgrim's Way
Buy on Amazon1988
Dottie
Buy on Amazon1990
Paradise
Buy on Amazon1994
Admiring Silence
Buy on Amazon1996
By the Sea
Buy on Amazon2001
Desertion
Buy on Amazon2005
The Last Gift
Buy on Amazon2011
Gravel Heart
Buy on Amazon2017
Afterlives
Buy on Amazon2020
Theft
Buy on Amazon2025
The Granta Book of the African Short Story
Buy on Amazon2011
Road Stories
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Memory of Departure (1987), 2. Pilgrim's Way (1988), 3. Dottie (1990), 4. Paradise (1994), 5. Admiring Silence (1996), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Abdulrazak Gurnah contains 13 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Abdulrazak Gurnah. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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