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
Narcopolis
Buy on Amazon2012
The Book of Chocolate Saints
Buy on Amazon2017
2020
Names of the Women
Buy on Amazon2021
Gemini
Buy on Amazon1994
Apocalypso
Buy on Amazon2001
English: Poems
Buy on Amazon2003
These Errors Are Correct
Buy on Amazon2008
Collected Poems
Buy on Amazon2015
First Proof
Buy on Amazon2006
Love and Lust: Stories and Essays
Buy on Amazon2019
His other novels, which include The Book of Chocolate Saints
2017
Thayil’s writing career also extends to poetry, with collections like Gemini
1992
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Narcopolis (2012), 2. The Book of Chocolate Saints (2017), 3. Low (2020), 4. Names of the Women (2021), 5. Gemini (1994), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jeet Thayil contains 13 books. The series began in 2012 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jeet Thayil. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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