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 Third Reich
Buy on Amazon1989
The Skating Rink
Buy on Amazon1993
Distant Star
Buy on Amazon1996
Nazi Literature in the Americas
Buy on Amazon1996
The Savage Detectives
Buy on Amazon1998
Amulet
Buy on Amazon1999
Monsieur Pain
Buy on Amazon1999
By Night in Chile
Buy on Amazon2000
Antwerp
Buy on Amazon2002
A Little Lumpen Novelita
Buy on Amazon2002
Woes of the True Policeman
Buy on Amazon2011
The Spirit of Science Fiction
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Third Reich (1989), 2. The Skating Rink (1993), 3. Distant Star (1996), 4. Nazi Literature in the Americas (1996), 5. The Savage Detectives (1998), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Roberto Bolaño contains 12 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Roberto Bolaño. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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