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
Brown Girl, Brownstones
Buy on Amazon1959
The Chosen Place, The Timeless People
Buy on Amazon1969
Praisesong for the Widow
Buy on Amazon1983
Daughters
Buy on Amazon1991
The Fisher King
Buy on Amazon2000
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Brown Girl, Brownstones (1959), 2. The Chosen Place, The Timeless People (1969), 3. Praisesong for the Widow (1983), 4. Daughters (1991), 5. The Fisher King (2000). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Paule Marshall contains 5 books. The series began in 1959 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Paule Marshall. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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