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: January 2026
Publication Order
You Must Be Sisters
Buy on Amazon1978
Close to Home
Buy on Amazon1979
A Quiet Drink
Buy on Amazon1980
Hot Water Man
Buy on Amazon1982
Porky
Buy on Amazon1983
To Have and to Hold
Buy on Amazon1986
Driving in the Dark
Buy on Amazon1988
Stolen
Buy on Amazon1990
The Stand-in
Buy on Amazon1991
The Ex-Wives
Buy on Amazon1993
Seesaw
Buy on Amazon1996
Close Relations
Buy on Amazon1997
Tulip Fever
Buy on Amazon1999
Final Demand
Buy on Amazon2001
These Foolish Things / The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Buy on Amazon2004
In the Dark
Buy on Amazon2007
Heartbreak Hotel
Buy on Amazon2013
Something to Hide
Buy on Amazon2015
The Carer
Buy on Amazon2019
The Black Dress
Buy on Amazon2022
Fool for Love: The Selected Short Stories
Buy on Amazon2023
Great Escapes
Buy on Amazon2008
Because I am a Girl
Buy on Amazon2010
At the Pond
Buy on Amazon2019
A sequel, The Second best Exotic Marigold Hotel, was released in 2015.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. You Must Be Sisters (1978), 2. Close to Home (1979), 3. A Quiet Drink (1980), 4. Hot Water Man (1982), 5. Porky (1983), and 20 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Deborah Moggach contains 25 books. The series began in 1978 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Deborah Moggach. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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