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
Mohawk
Buy on Amazon1986
The Risk Pool
Buy on Amazon1988
Straight Man
Buy on Amazon1997
Empire Falls
Buy on Amazon2001
Bridge of Sighs
Buy on Amazon2007
That Old Cape Magic
Buy on Amazon2009
Chances Are...
Buy on Amazon2019
The Mysteries of Linwood Hart
Buy on Amazon2016
Sh*tshow
Buy on Amazon2019
The Whore's Child and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2002
Interventions
Buy on Amazon2012
Trajectory
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Mohawk (1986), 2. The Risk Pool (1988), 3. Straight Man (1997), 4. Empire Falls (2001), 5. Bridge of Sighs (2007), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Richard Russo contains 12 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Richard Russo. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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