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 Sterile Cuckoo / Pookie
Buy on Amazon1965
The Wizard of Loneliness
Buy on Amazon1966
A Ghost in the Music
Buy on Amazon1979
American Blood
Buy on Amazon1987
An Elegy for September
Buy on Amazon1992
Conjugal Bliss
Buy on Amazon1994
The Empanada Brotherhood
Buy on Amazon2007
On Top of Spoon Mountain
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Sterile Cuckoo / Pookie (1965), 2. The Wizard of Loneliness (1966), 3. A Ghost in the Music (1979), 4. American Blood (1987), 5. An Elegy for September (1992), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Nichols contains 8 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Nichols. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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