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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 "Journey's End" (1930) and follow publication order through all 20 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Journey's End
1930

The Fortnight in September
1931

Green Gates
1936

The Hopkins Manuscript
1939

Chedworth
1944

Another Year
1948

King John's Treasure
1954

The Wells of St Mary's
1962

The Siege of Swayne Castle
1973

Badger's Green
1930

The Invisible Man
1933
Two Hearts Doubled
1934
St. Helena
1935

The Road Back
1937

Miss Mabel
1948

Home at Seven
1950

The White Carnation
1953
The Long Sunset
1956
The Telescope
1957
A Shred of Evidence
1961
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