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 Benefactor
Buy on Amazon1963
Death Kit
Buy on Amazon1967
The Volcano Lover
Buy on Amazon1992
In America
Buy on Amazon2000
Duet for Cannibals
Buy on Amazon1969
Brother Carl
Buy on Amazon1974
Alice in Bed
Buy on Amazon1993
I, etcetera
Buy on Amazon1963
Against Interpretation and Other Essays
Buy on Amazon1964
A Susan Sontag Reader
Buy on Amazon1982
Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors
Buy on Amazon2013
Debriefing (With: Benjamin Taylor)
Buy on Amazon2017
On Women
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Benefactor (1963), 2. Death Kit (1967), 3. The Volcano Lover (1992), 4. In America (2000), 5. Duet for Cannibals (1969), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Susan Sontag contains 13 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Susan Sontag. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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