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 Monkey's Wrench
Buy on Amazon1978
If Not Now, When?
Buy on Amazon1982
The Magic Paint
Buy on Amazon2011
Shema
Buy on Amazon1981
Collected Poems
Buy on Amazon1981
The Survivor
Buy on Amazon1988
The Sixth Day And Other Tales
Buy on Amazon1966
The Periodic Table
Buy on Amazon1975
The Mirror Maker
Buy on Amazon1986
A Tranquil Star
Buy on Amazon1988
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Monkey's Wrench (1978), 2. If Not Now, When? (1982), 3. The Magic Paint (2011), 4. Shema (1981), 5. Collected Poems (1981), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Primo Levi contains 10 books. The series began in 1978 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Primo Levi. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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