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 Poorhouse Fair
Buy on Amazon1958
The Centaur
Buy on Amazon1963
Of the Farm
Buy on Amazon1965
Couples
Buy on Amazon1968
Marry Me
Buy on Amazon1971
The Coup
Buy on Amazon1978
Your Lover Just Called
Buy on Amazon1980
More Stately Mansions
Buy on Amazon1987
Brazil
Buy on Amazon1994
In the Beauty of the Lilies
Buy on Amazon1996
Toward the End of Time
Buy on Amazon1997
Gertrude and Claudius
Buy on Amazon2000
Seek My Face
Buy on Amazon2002
Villages
Buy on Amazon2004
Terrorist
Buy on Amazon2007
The Women Who Got Away
Buy on Amazon2007
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Poorhouse Fair (1958), 2. The Centaur (1963), 3. Of the Farm (1965), 4. Couples (1968), 5. Marry Me (1971), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Updike contains 16 books. The series began in 1958 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Updike. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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