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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 "Liverpool Daisy" (1979) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Liverpool Daisy
1979
Three Women of Liverpool
1984
The Latchkey Kid
1985
Thursday's Child
1985
The Moneylenders of Shahpur
1987
Yes, Mama
1987
The Lemon Tree
1989
The Liverpool Basque
1993
Mourning Doves
1996
Madame Barbara
1999
A Cuppa Tea and an Aspirin
2003
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