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
Better Times Than These
Buy on Amazon1978
As Summer Dies
Buy on Amazon1980
Conversations With the Enemy
Buy on Amazon1983
Only
Buy on Amazon1984
Gone the Sun
Buy on Amazon1996
Such a Pretty, Pretty Girl
Buy on Amazon1997
El Paso
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Better Times Than These (1978), 2. As Summer Dies (1980), 3. Conversations With the Enemy (1983), 4. Only (1984), 5. Gone the Sun (1996), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Winston Groom contains 7 books. The series began in 1978 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Winston Groom. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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