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 Road Through the Wall
Buy on Amazon1948
Hangsaman
Buy on Amazon1951
The Bird's Nest
Buy on Amazon1954
The Witchcraft of Salem Village
Buy on Amazon1956
The Sundial
Buy on Amazon1958
The Haunting of Hill House
Buy on Amazon1959
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Buy on Amazon1962
Famous Sally
Buy on Amazon1966
Men with Their Big Shoes
Buy on Amazon1947
The Lottery
Buy on Amazon1948
The Witch
Buy on Amazon1949
The Tooth
Buy on Amazon1949
The Summer People
Buy on Amazon1950
The Missing Girl
Buy on Amazon1957
9 Magic Wishes
Buy on Amazon1963
The Story We Used to Tell
Buy on Amazon1996
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Road Through the Wall (1948), 2. Hangsaman (1951), 3. The Bird's Nest (1954), 4. The Witchcraft of Salem Village (1956), 5. The Sundial (1958), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Shirley Jackson contains 16 books. The series began in 1948 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Shirley Jackson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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