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
Where the Air is Clear
Buy on Amazon1958
The Good Conscience
Buy on Amazon1959
Aura
Buy on Amazon1962
The Death of Artemio Cruz
Buy on Amazon1962
A Change of Skin
Buy on Amazon1967
Terra Nostra
Buy on Amazon1975
The Hydra Head
Buy on Amazon1978
Distant Relations
Buy on Amazon1980
The Old Gringo
Buy on Amazon1985
Christopher Unborn
Buy on Amazon1986
The Campaign
Buy on Amazon1991
The Orange Tree
Buy on Amazon1993
Diana
Buy on Amazon1994
The Crystal Frontier
Buy on Amazon1995
The Years with Laura Diaz
Buy on Amazon1999
Inez
Buy on Amazon2000
The Eagle's Throne
Buy on Amazon2002
Vlad
Buy on Amazon2004
Happy Families
Buy on Amazon2006
Destiny and Desire
Buy on Amazon2008
Adam in Eden
Buy on Amazon2009
Burnt Water
Buy on Amazon1981
Myself with Others
Buy on Amazon1988
Constancia and Other Stories for Virgins
Buy on Amazon1989
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Where the Air is Clear (1958), 2. The Good Conscience (1959), 3. Aura (1962), 4. The Death of Artemio Cruz (1962), 5. A Change of Skin (1967), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Carlos Fuentes contains 24 books. The series began in 1958 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Carlos Fuentes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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