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
Kindred
Buy on Amazon1979
Fledgling
Buy on Amazon2005
Speech Sounds
Buy on Amazon1983
Bloodchild
Buy on Amazon1984
The Evening and the Morning and the Night
Buy on Amazon1987
A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
Buy on Amazon2024
Bloodchild and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1995
Unexpected Stories
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Kindred (1979), 2. Fledgling (2005), 3. Speech Sounds (1983), 4. Bloodchild (1984), 5. The Evening and the Morning and the Night (1987), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Octavia E. Butler contains 8 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Octavia E. Butler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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