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
Appointment in Samarra
Buy on Amazon1934
Butterfield 8
Buy on Amazon1935
A Rage to Live
Buy on Amazon1949
The Farmer's Hotel
Buy on Amazon1953
Ten North Frederick
Buy on Amazon1955
A Family Party
Buy on Amazon1957
From the Terrace
Buy on Amazon1958
Ourselves to Know
Buy on Amazon1960
The Big Laugh
Buy on Amazon1962
Elizabeth Appleton
Buy on Amazon1963
The Lockwood Concern
Buy on Amazon1965
The Instrument
Buy on Amazon1969
Lovey Childs
Buy on Amazon1969
The Ewings
Buy on Amazon1972
The Second Ewings
Buy on Amazon1977
The Doctor's Son
Buy on Amazon1935
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Appointment in Samarra (1934), 2. Butterfield 8 (1935), 3. A Rage to Live (1949), 4. The Farmer's Hotel (1953), 5. Ten North Frederick (1955), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John O’Hara contains 16 books. The series began in 1934 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John O’Hara. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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