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
1969
Gray Matters
Buy on Amazon1971
Toro! Toro! Toro!
Buy on Amazon1974
Nevermore
Buy on Amazon1994
Mañana
Buy on Amazon2015
Tales & Fables
Buy on Amazon1985
Odd Corners
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Alp (1969), 2. Gray Matters (1971), 3. Toro! Toro! Toro! (1974), 4. Nevermore (1994), 5. Mañana (2015), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Hjortsberg contains 7 books. The series began in 1969 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Hjortsberg. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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