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
Sister Carrie
Buy on Amazon1900
Jennie Gerhardt
Buy on Amazon1911
The Genius
Buy on Amazon1915
Short Stories
Buy on Amazon1918
An American Tragedy
Buy on Amazon1925
The Bulwark
Buy on Amazon1946
The Hand of the Potter
Buy on Amazon1918
Best Short Stories of Theodore Dreiser
Buy on Amazon1947
Plays of the Natural and the Supernatural
Buy on Amazon1970
Fulfilment and Other Tales of Women and Men
Buy on Amazon1992
The Color of a Great City
Buy on Amazon1996
A Picture and a Criticism of Life
Buy on Amazon2007
Letters to Women
Buy on Amazon2008
Political Writings
Buy on Amazon2010
American Diaries, 1902-1926
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Sister Carrie (1900), 2. Jennie Gerhardt (1911), 3. The Genius (1915), 4. Short Stories (1918), 5. An American Tragedy (1925), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Theodore Dreiser contains 15 books. The series began in 1900 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Theodore Dreiser. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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