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 Robber Bridegroom
Buy on Amazon1942
Delta Wedding
Buy on Amazon1946
The Ponder Heart
Buy on Amazon1954
Losing Battles
Buy on Amazon1970
The Optimist's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1972
Moon Lake
Buy on Amazon2011
The Bride of the Innisfallen
Buy on Amazon1940
Why I Live at the P.O.
Buy on Amazon1941
A Curtain of Green
Buy on Amazon1941
The Wide Net
Buy on Amazon1943
The Golden Apples
Buy on Amazon1949
Thirteen Stories
Buy on Amazon1965
Selected Stories of Eudora Welty
Buy on Amazon1977
Moon Lake and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1980
The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty
Buy on Amazon1980
Stories, Essays & Memoir
Buy on Amazon1998
The Shoe Bird
Buy on Amazon1964
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Robber Bridegroom (1942), 2. Delta Wedding (1946), 3. The Ponder Heart (1954), 4. Losing Battles (1970), 5. The Optimist's Daughter (1972), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Eudora Welty contains 17 books. The series began in 1942 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Eudora Welty. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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