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 Naked Eye
Buy on Amazon2004
Portrait of a Tongue
Buy on Amazon2013
The Last Children of Tokyo
Buy on Amazon2014
The Emissary
Buy on Amazon2014
Suggested in the Stars
Buy on Amazon2020
Paul Celan and the Trans-Tibetan Angel
Buy on Amazon2024
The Bridegroom Was a Dog
Buy on Amazon1993
Where Europe Begins
Buy on Amazon1991
Facing the Bridge
Buy on Amazon2007
Memoirs of a Polar Bear
Buy on Amazon2014
3 Streets
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Naked Eye (2004), 2. Portrait of a Tongue (2013), 3. The Last Children of Tokyo (2014), 4. The Emissary (2014), 5. Suggested in the Stars (2020), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Yōko Tawada contains 11 books. The series began in 2004 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Yōko Tawada. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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