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 Bluest Eye
Buy on Amazon1970
Sula
Buy on Amazon1973
Song of Solomon
Buy on Amazon1977
Tar Baby
Buy on Amazon1981
Beloved
Buy on Amazon1987
Jazz
Buy on Amazon1992
Paradise
Buy on Amazon1997
Love
Buy on Amazon2003
A Mercy
Buy on Amazon2008
Home
Buy on Amazon2011
God Help the Child
Buy on Amazon2014
Recitatif
Buy on Amazon1983
Race
Buy on Amazon2017
The Big Box
Buy on Amazon1999
The Book of Mean People
Buy on Amazon2002
The Mirror Or The Glass?
Buy on Amazon2005
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Bluest Eye (1970), 2. Sula (1973), 3. Song of Solomon (1977), 4. Tar Baby (1981), 5. Beloved (1987), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Toni Morrison contains 16 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Toni Morrison. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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