Standalone Books in Order

7
Books
1969
First Book
2004
Latest Book
36
Years

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

2

Gray Matters

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1971

3

Toro! Toro! Toro!

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1974

4

Nevermore

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1994

5

2015

6

Tales & Fables

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1985

7

Odd Corners

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2004

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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