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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 "Beside a Norman Tower" (1934) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Beside a Norman Tower
1934
The Very House
1937
Growth of a Man
1938
The Song of Lambert
1956
Delight
1961
The Two Saplings
1971
Lark Ascending
2014
Whiteoaks - A Play
1925
Low Life A Comedy in One Act
1925
The Sacred Bullock, And Other Stories
1969
Selected Stories
1979
Explorers of the Dawn
2007
Low Life And Other Plays
2012
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