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 Name of the Rose
Buy on Amazon1983
Foucault's Pendulum
Buy on Amazon1988
The Island of the Day Before
Buy on Amazon1994
Baudolino
Buy on Amazon2000
The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana
Buy on Amazon2004
The Prague Cemetery
Buy on Amazon2010
Numero Zero
Buy on Amazon2015
The Three Astronauts
Buy on Amazon1966
Misreadings
Buy on Amazon1963
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Name of the Rose (1983), 2. Foucault's Pendulum (1988), 3. The Island of the Day Before (1994), 4. Baudolino (2000), 5. The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana (2004), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Umberto Eco contains 9 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Umberto Eco. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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