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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 "Olive in Italy" (1909) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Olive in Italy
1909
The Body in the Road
1930
Death in the Cup
1932
The Mystery of the Kneeling Woman
1936
The Art School Murders
1943
The Murder of Eve
1945
Death at the Villa
1946
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