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
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Buy on Amazon1952
Giovanni's Room
Buy on Amazon1956
Another Country
Buy on Amazon1962
The Fire Next Time
Buy on Amazon1963
Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone
Buy on Amazon1968
If Beale Street Could Talk
Buy on Amazon1974
Little Man, Little Man
Buy on Amazon1976
Just Above My Head
Buy on Amazon1978
Robinson Crusoe: Written Anew for Children
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Go Tell It on the Mountain (1952), 2. Giovanni's Room (1956), 3. Another Country (1962), 4. The Fire Next Time (1963), 5. Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone (1968), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Baldwin contains 9 books. The series began in 1952 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Baldwin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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