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 Man Who Fell to Earth
Buy on Amazon1963
Mockingbird
Buy on Amazon1980
The Steps of the Sun
Buy on Amazon1983
The Queen's Gambit
Buy on Amazon1983
The Big Bounce
Buy on Amazon2010
Far from Home
Buy on Amazon1981
The King Is Dead
Buy on Amazon2023
Changes | Stories of Metamorphosis
Buy on Amazon1983
Great Tales of Fantasy and Science Fiction
Buy on Amazon1985
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Man Who Fell to Earth (1963), 2. Mockingbird (1980), 3. The Steps of the Sun (1983), 4. The Queen's Gambit (1983), 5. The Big Bounce (2010), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Walter Tevis contains 9 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Walter Tevis. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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