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 Reader
Buy on Amazon1995
Homecoming
Buy on Amazon2006
Guilt About the Past
Buy on Amazon2007
The Gordian Knot
Buy on Amazon2009
The Weekend
Buy on Amazon2010
The Woman on the Stairs
Buy on Amazon2014
Olga
Buy on Amazon2020
The Granddaughter
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Reader (1995), 2. Homecoming (2006), 3. Guilt About the Past (2007), 4. The Gordian Knot (2009), 5. The Weekend (2010), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Bernhard Schlink contains 8 books. The series began in 1995 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Bernhard Schlink. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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