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 Sporting Club
Buy on Amazon1968
The Bushwhacked Piano
Buy on Amazon1971
Ninety-two in the Shade
Buy on Amazon1973
Panama
Buy on Amazon1978
Nobody's Angel
Buy on Amazon1982
Something to Be Desired
Buy on Amazon1984
Keep the Change
Buy on Amazon1989
Nothing but Blue Skies
Buy on Amazon1992
The Cadence of Grass
Buy on Amazon2002
Driving on the Rim
Buy on Amazon2010
The Refugee
Buy on Amazon2016
To Skin a Cat
Buy on Amazon1986
Gallatin Canyon
Buy on Amazon2006
Crow Fair
Buy on Amazon2015
Cloudbursts
Buy on Amazon2018
A Wooded Shore: And Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2025
The Missouri Breaks
Buy on Amazon1976
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Sporting Club (1968), 2. The Bushwhacked Piano (1971), 3. Ninety-two in the Shade (1973), 4. Panama (1978), 5. Nobody's Angel (1982), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Thomas McGuane contains 17 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Thomas McGuane. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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