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 Painted Bird
Buy on Amazon1965
Steps
Buy on Amazon1968
Cockpit
Buy on Amazon1968
Being There
Buy on Amazon1970
The Devil Tree
Buy on Amazon1973
Blind Date
Buy on Amazon1977
Passion Play
Buy on Amazon1979
Pinball
Buy on Amazon1982
The Hermit of 69th Street / The Hermit
Buy on Amazon1986
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Painted Bird (1965), 2. Steps (1968), 3. Cockpit (1968), 4. Being There (1970), 5. The Devil Tree (1973), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jerzy Kosiński contains 9 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jerzy Kosiński. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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