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
Postcards
Buy on Amazon1991
The Shipping News
Buy on Amazon1993
Accordion Crimes
Buy on Amazon1996
Brokeback Mountain
Buy on Amazon1997
That Old Ace in the Hole
Buy on Amazon2002
Barkskins
Buy on Amazon2016
Heart Songs and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1988
Close Range: Brokeback Mountain and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2005
Brokeback Mountain: Story to Screenplay (With: Larry McMurtry,Diana Ossana)
Buy on Amazon2005
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Postcards (1991), 2. The Shipping News (1993), 3. Accordion Crimes (1996), 4. Brokeback Mountain (1997), 5. That Old Ace in the Hole (2002), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Annie Proulx contains 9 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Annie Proulx. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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