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
Something Happened
Buy on Amazon1974
Good as Gold
Buy on Amazon1979
God Knows
Buy on Amazon1984
Picture This
Buy on Amazon1988
Portrait of an Artist, as an Old Man
Buy on Amazon2000
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Something Happened (1974), 2. Good as Gold (1979), 3. God Knows (1984), 4. Picture This (1988), 5. Portrait of an Artist, as an Old Man (2000). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Joseph Heller contains 5 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Joseph Heller. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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