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
Native Son
Buy on Amazon1940
The Outsider
Buy on Amazon1953
Savage Holiday
Buy on Amazon1954
The Long Dream
Buy on Amazon1958
Lawd Today!
Buy on Amazon1963
A Father's Law
Buy on Amazon2008
The Man Who Lived Underground
Buy on Amazon2021
Rite of Passage
Buy on Amazon1993
Injustice
Buy on Amazon2018
Uncle Tom's Children
Buy on Amazon1938
12 Million Black Voices
Buy on Amazon1941
Eight Men
Buy on Amazon1958
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Native Son (1940), 2. The Outsider (1953), 3. Savage Holiday (1954), 4. The Long Dream (1958), 5. Lawd Today! (1963), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Richard Wright contains 12 books. The series began in 1940 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Richard Wright. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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