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 White Boy Shuffle
Buy on Amazon1996
Tuff
Buy on Amazon1998
Slumberland
Buy on Amazon2008
The Sellout
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The White Boy Shuffle (1996), 2. Tuff (1998), 3. Slumberland (2008), 4. The Sellout (2015). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Paul Beatty contains 4 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Paul Beatty. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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