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
Some Came Running
Buy on Amazon1957
The Pistol
Buy on Amazon1960
Go to the Widow-Maker
Buy on Amazon1967
The Merry Month of May
Buy on Amazon1971
A Touch of Danger
Buy on Amazon1973
To the End of the War
Buy on Amazon2011
The Ice-Cream Headache & Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1983
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Some Came Running (1957), 2. The Pistol (1960), 3. Go to the Widow-Maker (1967), 4. The Merry Month of May (1971), 5. A Touch of Danger (1973), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Jones contains 7 books. The series began in 1957 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Jones. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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