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Standalone Novels

by Hernan Diaz

3 books Started 2017 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Standalone Novels is a Literary Fiction / Contemporary Fiction series by Hernan Diaz, made up of 3 books published between 2017 and 2025. It begins with In the Distance (2017), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Ply (2025), spanning 8 years of storytelling.

3books
8years active
2decades
~4yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 In the Distance 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
2 Trust 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 PlyLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Standalone Novels series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Standalone Novels series?

Start with In the Distance (2017), the first book in the Standalone Novels series by Hernan Diaz. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Standalone Novels series?

There are 3 books in the Standalone Novels series by Hernan Diaz, published between 2017 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Standalone Novels series is In the Distance, published in 2017 by Hernan Diaz.

What is the latest book in the Standalone Novels series?

The most recent book in the Standalone Novels series is Ply (2025) by Hernan Diaz.

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About Hernan Diaz

Hernan Diaz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose metafictional novels explore narrative, identity, and the unreliability of storytelling. Published in 37 languages, his work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of form and content, earning him recognition as one of contemporary literature's most innovative voices.

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