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 Lynchers
Buy on Amazon1973
A Glance Away
Buy on Amazon1975
Hurry Home
Buy on Amazon1986
Reuben
Buy on Amazon1987
Philadelphia Fire
Buy on Amazon1990
The Cattle Killing
Buy on Amazon1996
Two Cities
Buy on Amazon1997
Fanon
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Lynchers (1973), 2. A Glance Away (1975), 3. Hurry Home (1986), 4. Reuben (1987), 5. Philadelphia Fire (1990), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Edgar Wideman contains 8 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Edgar Wideman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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