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 Circle of Reason
Buy on Amazon1986
The Shadow Lines
Buy on Amazon1988
The Calcutta Chromosome
Buy on Amazon1996
The Glass Palace
Buy on Amazon2000
The Hungry Tide
Buy on Amazon2004
Gun Island
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Circle of Reason (1986), 2. The Shadow Lines (1988), 3. The Calcutta Chromosome (1996), 4. The Glass Palace (2000), 5. The Hungry Tide (2004), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Amitav Ghosh contains 6 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Amitav Ghosh. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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