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
Homegoing
Buy on Amazon2016
Transcendent Kingdom
Buy on Amazon2020
Granta 139: Best of Young American Novelists 3
Buy on Amazon2017
The 1619 Project
Buy on Amazon2019
Fight of the Century
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Homegoing (2016), 2. Transcendent Kingdom (2020), 3. Granta 139: Best of Young American Novelists 3 (2017), 4. The 1619 Project (2019), 5. Fight of the Century (2020). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Yaa Gyasi contains 5 books. The series began in 2016 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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