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 Very Persistent Gappers of Frip
Buy on Amazon2000
The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil
Buy on Amazon2005
Lincoln in the Bardo
Buy on Amazon2017
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
Buy on Amazon2021
Vigil
Buy on Amazon2026
The Red Bow
Buy on Amazon2003
CommComm
Buy on Amazon2005
Fox 8
Buy on Amazon2013
CivilWarLand in Bad Decline
Buy on Amazon1996
Pastoralia
Buy on Amazon2000
In Persuasion Nation
Buy on Amazon2006
Home
Buy on Amazon2011
Tenth of December
Buy on Amazon2013
Liberation Day: Stories
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip (2000), 2. The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil (2005), 3. Lincoln in the Bardo (2017), 4. A Swim in a Pond in the Rain (2021), 5. Vigil (2026), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by George Saunders contains 14 books. The series began in 2000 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by George Saunders. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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