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
Boat of Longing
Buy on Amazon1921
The Third Life of Per Smevik
Buy on Amazon1971
Pure Gold
Buy on Amazon1973
When the Wind Is in the South and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1984
There Lies a Fair Land
Buy on Amazon1985
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Boat of Longing (1921), 2. The Third Life of Per Smevik (1971), 3. Pure Gold (1973), 4. When the Wind Is in the South and Other Stories (1984), 5. There Lies a Fair Land (1985). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by O.E. Rølvaag contains 5 books. The series began in 1921 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by O.E. Rølvaag. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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