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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Pimp" (1967) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Pimp
1967
Trick Baby
1967
Mama Black Widow
1969
The Naked Soul of Iceberg Slim
1971
Long White Con
1977
Death Wish
1977
Doom Fox
1998
Shetani's Sister
2015
Night Train to Sugar Hill
2019
Airtight Willy and Me
1981
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