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 Orchard Keeper
Buy on Amazon1965
Outer Dark
Buy on Amazon1968
Child of God
Buy on Amazon1973
Suttree
Buy on Amazon1979
Blood Meridian
Buy on Amazon1985
No Country for Old Men
Buy on Amazon2005
The Road
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Orchard Keeper (1965), 2. Outer Dark (1968), 3. Child of God (1973), 4. Suttree (1979), 5. Blood Meridian (1985), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Cormac McCarthy contains 7 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Cormac McCarthy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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