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
Setting Free the Bears
Buy on Amazon1968
The Water-Method Man
Buy on Amazon1972
The 158-Pound Marriage
Buy on Amazon1974
The World According to Garp
Buy on Amazon1978
The Hotel New Hampshire
Buy on Amazon1981
A Prayer for Owen Meany
Buy on Amazon1989
A Son of the Circus
Buy on Amazon1994
A Widow for One Year
Buy on Amazon1998
The Fourth Hand
Buy on Amazon2001
Until I Find You
Buy on Amazon2005
Last Night in Twisted River
Buy on Amazon2009
In One Person
Buy on Amazon2012
Avenue of Mysteries
Buy on Amazon2015
The Last Chairlift
Buy on Amazon2022
Trying to Save Piggy Sneed
Buy on Amazon1993
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Setting Free the Bears (1968), 2. The Water-Method Man (1972), 3. The 158-Pound Marriage (1974), 4. The World According to Garp (1978), 5. The Hotel New Hampshire (1981), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Irving contains 15 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Irving. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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