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
Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back
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Oh, Hell!: Two One Act Plays
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An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein
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Things Change
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Shel's Shorts
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A Giraffe and a Half
Buy on Amazon1964
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back (1963), 2. Oh, Hell!: Two One Act Plays (1990), 3. An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein (2001), 4. Things Change (2003), 5. Shel's Shorts (2003), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Shel Silverstein contains 6 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Shel Silverstein. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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