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
Maybe I'll Call Anna
Buy on Amazon1990
Résumé With Monsters
Buy on Amazon1995
Zod Wallop
Buy on Amazon1995
Irrational Fears
Buy on Amazon1998
The Death of the Novel
Buy on Amazon1995
The Essayist in the Wilderness
Buy on Amazon2002
The Tenth Muse
Buy on Amazon2007
Penguins of the Apocalypse
Buy on Amazon2008
The Return of Count Electric, and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1993
The Ocean and All Its Devices
Buy on Amazon2006
The Unorthodox Dr. Draper and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Maybe I'll Call Anna (1990), 2. Résumé With Monsters (1995), 3. Zod Wallop (1995), 4. Irrational Fears (1998), 5. The Death of the Novel (1995), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Browning Spencer contains 11 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Browning Spencer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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