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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 Cobbler's Apprentice" (1947) and follow publication order through all 20 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Cobbler's Apprentice
1947
Mad O'Hanas
1948
The Dark Sailor of Youghal
1951
Grania of Castle O'Hara
1952
The Boy at the Swinging Lantern
1952
Orla of Burren
1954
The Bookshop on the Quay
1956
Cobbler's Luck
1957
Delia Daly of Galloping Green
1958
The Old Black Sea Chest
1958
Jinny the Changeling
1959
Sally From Cork
1960
Tinker Boy
1960
Ryan's Fort
1961
The Golden Caddy
1962
Holiday at Rosquin
1964
Mona of the Isle
1965
Back of Beyond
1966
The Kerry Caravan
1967
The Grey Goose of Kilnevin
1984
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