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 Mimic Men
Buy on Amazon1867
The Mystic Masseur
Buy on Amazon1957
The Suffrage of Elvira
Buy on Amazon1958
Miguel Street
Buy on Amazon1959
A House for Mr Biswas
Buy on Amazon1961
Mr Stone And The Knights Companion
Buy on Amazon1963
In a Free State
Buy on Amazon1971
Guerrillas
Buy on Amazon1975
A Bend in the River
Buy on Amazon1979
Finding the Center
Buy on Amazon1984
Overcrowded Barracoon
Buy on Amazon1984
The Enigma of Arrival
Buy on Amazon1987
A Way in the World
Buy on Amazon1994
A Flag on the Island
Buy on Amazon1967
Collected Short Fiction
Buy on Amazon1971
The Nightwatchman's Occurrence Book
Buy on Amazon2002
Vintage Naipaul
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Mimic Men (1867), 2. The Mystic Masseur (1957), 3. The Suffrage of Elvira (1958), 4. Miguel Street (1959), 5. A House for Mr Biswas (1961), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by V.S. Naipaul contains 17 books. The series began in 1867 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by V.S. Naipaul. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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