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
Pedro Páramo
Buy on Amazon1955
The Plain in Flames / The Burning Plain
Buy on Amazon1953
The Golden Cockerel & Other Writings
Buy on Amazon1980
The Penguin Book of Latin American Short Stories
Buy on Amazon1992
The Oxford Book of Latin American Short Stories
Buy on Amazon1997
Bordering Fires: The Vintage Book of Contemporary Mexican and Chicana and Chicano Literature
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Pedro Páramo (1955), 2. The Plain in Flames / The Burning Plain (1953), 3. The Golden Cockerel & Other Writings (1980), 4. The Penguin Book of Latin American Short Stories (1992), 5. The Oxford Book of Latin American Short Stories (1997), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Juan Rulfo contains 6 books. The series began in 1955 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Juan Rulfo. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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