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
I Pass Like Night
Buy on Amazon1989
The Extra Man
Buy on Amazon1998
Wake Up, Sir!
Buy on Amazon2004
Bored to Death
Buy on Amazon2009
You Were Never Really Here
Buy on Amazon2013
My Less Than Secret Life
Buy on Amazon2002
The Double Life is Twice as Good
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. I Pass Like Night (1989), 2. The Extra Man (1998), 3. Wake Up, Sir! (2004), 4. Bored to Death (2009), 5. You Were Never Really Here (2013), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jonathan Ames contains 7 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jonathan Ames. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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