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 Temple of Gold
Buy on Amazon1957
Soldier in the Rain
Buy on Amazon1961
Boys and Girls Together
Buy on Amazon1964
Your Turn to Curtsy, My Turn to Bow
Buy on Amazon1966
The Thing of It Is
Buy on Amazon1967
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Buy on Amazon1968
Father's Day
Buy on Amazon1970
The Princess Bride
Buy on Amazon1973
Wigger
Buy on Amazon1974
Magic
Buy on Amazon1976
Tinsel
Buy on Amazon1979
Control
Buy on Amazon1982
The Silent Gondoliers
Buy on Amazon1983
The Colour of Light
Buy on Amazon1984
Edged Weapons / Heat
Buy on Amazon1985
No Way to Treat a Lady
Buy on Amazon1989
William Goldman: Four Screenplays with Essays
Buy on Amazon1997
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Temple of Gold (1957), 2. Soldier in the Rain (1961), 3. Boys and Girls Together (1964), 4. Your Turn to Curtsy, My Turn to Bow (1966), 5. The Thing of It Is (1967), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Goldman contains 17 books. The series began in 1957 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Goldman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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