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 Town Beyond the Wall
Buy on Amazon1962
The Gates of the Forest
Buy on Amazon1964
A Beggar in Jerusalem
Buy on Amazon1968
The Oath
Buy on Amazon1970
The Testament
Buy on Amazon1980
The Golem
Buy on Amazon1983
The Fifth Son
Buy on Amazon1983
Twilight
Buy on Amazon1987
The Forgotten
Buy on Amazon1989
The Judges
Buy on Amazon1999
The Time of the Uprooted
Buy on Amazon2003
A Mad Desire to Dance
Buy on Amazon2006
The Sonderberg Case
Buy on Amazon2008
Hostage
Buy on Amazon2010
Zalman Madness God
Buy on Amazon1975
The Trial of God
Buy on Amazon1979
An Ethical Compass
Buy on Amazon2010
The Tale of a Niggun
Buy on Amazon2020
Filled with Fire and Light
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Town Beyond the Wall (1962), 2. The Gates of the Forest (1964), 3. A Beggar in Jerusalem (1968), 4. The Oath (1970), 5. The Testament (1980), and 14 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Elie Wiesel contains 19 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Elie Wiesel. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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