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 Pilgrimage
Buy on Amazon1987
The Valkyries
Buy on Amazon1988
The Alchemist
Buy on Amazon1988
Brida
Buy on Amazon1990
The Fifth Mountain
Buy on Amazon1996
Eleven Minutes
Buy on Amazon2003
The Zahir
Buy on Amazon2005
The Witch of Portobello
Buy on Amazon2006
The Winner Stands Alone
Buy on Amazon2008
Manuscript Found in Accra
Buy on Amazon2012
Adultery
Buy on Amazon2012
The Spy
Buy on Amazon2016
Hippie
Buy on Amazon2018
The Archer
Buy on Amazon2020
The Way of the Bow
Buy on Amazon2003
The Music Coming from the House
Buy on Amazon2017
Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren: Volume 1
Buy on Amazon1997
Like the Flowing River: Thoughts and Reflections
Buy on Amazon2000
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Pilgrimage (1987), 2. The Valkyries (1988), 3. The Alchemist (1988), 4. Brida (1990), 5. The Fifth Mountain (1996), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Paulo Coelho contains 18 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Paulo Coelho. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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