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
Remembering Laughter
Buy on Amazon1937
The Potter's House
Buy on Amazon1938
On a Darkling Plain
Buy on Amazon1940
Fire and Ice
Buy on Amazon1941
Second Growth
Buy on Amazon1947
Joe Hill: A Biographical Novel
Buy on Amazon1950
A Shooting Star
Buy on Amazon1961
All the Little Live Things
Buy on Amazon1967
Angle of Repose
Buy on Amazon1971
The Spectator Bird
Buy on Amazon1976
Crossing to Safety
Buy on Amazon1987
The Women on the Wall
Buy on Amazon1950
The City of the Living & Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1956
The Writer's Art
Buy on Amazon1972
The Collected Stories of Wallace Stegner
Buy on Amazon1990
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Remembering Laughter (1937), 2. The Potter's House (1938), 3. On a Darkling Plain (1940), 4. Fire and Ice (1941), 5. Second Growth (1947), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Wallace Stegner contains 15 books. The series began in 1937 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Wallace Stegner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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