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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 "The Wind Changes" (1937) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Wind Changes
1937
The Remarkable Expedition
1947
Artist Among The Missing
1949
The Dreaming Shore
1950
School for Love
1951
A Different Face
1953
The Doves of Venus
1955
The Play Room
1969
The Rain Forest
1974
Winter's Tales 15
1969
Penguin Modern Stories 12
1972
Best for Winter
1979
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