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 Alleys of Eden
Buy on Amazon1981
Sun Dogs
Buy on Amazon1982
Countrymen of Bones
Buy on Amazon1983
On Distant Ground
Buy on Amazon1985
Wabash
Buy on Amazon1987
The Deuce
Buy on Amazon1989
They Whisper
Buy on Amazon1994
The Deep Green Sea
Buy on Amazon1998
Mr. Spaceman
Buy on Amazon2000
Fair Warning
Buy on Amazon2002
Hell
Buy on Amazon2009
A Small Hotel
Buy on Amazon2011
Perfume River
Buy on Amazon2016
Late City
Buy on Amazon2021
Jealous Husband Returns in the Form of a Parrot
Buy on Amazon1996
The Hemingway Valise
Buy on Amazon2018
A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain
Buy on Amazon1992
Tabloid Dreams
Buy on Amazon1996
Had a Good Time
Buy on Amazon2004
Severance
Buy on Amazon2006
Intercourse
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Alleys of Eden (1981), 2. Sun Dogs (1982), 3. Countrymen of Bones (1983), 4. On Distant Ground (1985), 5. Wabash (1987), and 16 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Robert Olen Butler contains 21 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Robert Olen Butler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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