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 Catcher in the Rye
Buy on Amazon1951
Nine Stories
Buy on Amazon1953
For Esmé - with Love and Squalor
Buy on Amazon1953
Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour
Buy on Amazon1955
Franny and Zooey
Buy on Amazon1961
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Catcher in the Rye (1951), 2. Nine Stories (1953), 3. For Esmé - with Love and Squalor (1953), 4. Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour (1955), 5. Franny and Zooey (1961). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by J.D. Salinger contains 5 books. The series began in 1951 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by J.D. Salinger. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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