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 Confessions of Nat Turner
Buy on Amazon1951
Lie Down in Darkness
Buy on Amazon1951
The Long March
Buy on Amazon1952
Set This House On Fire
Buy on Amazon1960
Sophie's Choice
Buy on Amazon1979
Shadrach
Buy on Amazon1979
Inheritance of Night
Buy on Amazon1980
Mr Jefferson and our times
Buy on Amazon1984
In the Clap Shack
Buy on Amazon1973
This Quiet Dust: And Other Writings
Buy on Amazon1982
A Tidewater Morning
Buy on Amazon1993
The Long March and In the Clap Shack
Buy on Amazon1993
The Suicide Run: Five Tales of the Marine Corps
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Confessions of Nat Turner (1951), 2. Lie Down in Darkness (1951), 3. The Long March (1952), 4. Set This House On Fire (1960), 5. Sophie's Choice (1979), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by William Styron contains 13 books. The series began in 1951 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by William Styron. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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