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 Patriot
Buy on Amazon1958
Points for a Compass Rose
Buy on Amazon1973
The Connoisseur
Buy on Amazon1974
Double Honeymoon
Buy on Amazon1976
The Alchymist's Journal
Buy on Amazon1991
The Anatomy Lesson and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1957
Notes from a Bottle Found on the Beach at Carmel
Buy on Amazon1962
At the Crossroads
Buy on Amazon1965
St. Augustine's Pigeon
Buy on Amazon1980
The Collected Stories
Buy on Amazon1995
Lost in Uttar Pradesh
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Patriot (1958), 2. Points for a Compass Rose (1973), 3. The Connoisseur (1974), 4. Double Honeymoon (1976), 5. The Alchymist's Journal (1991), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Evan S. Connell contains 11 books. The series began in 1958 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Evan S. Connell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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