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
The Night Country
Buy on Amazon1998
Jessica
Buy on Amazon1998
Smoky Joe's Cafe
Buy on Amazon2001
Four Fires
Buy on Amazon2001
The Family Frying Pan
Buy on Amazon2002
Matthew Flinders' Cat
Buy on Amazon2002
Brother Fish
Buy on Amazon2004
Whitethorn
Buy on Amazon2005
Sylvia
Buy on Amazon2006
The Story Of Danny Dunn
Buy on Amazon2009
Fortune Cookie
Buy on Amazon2010
Jack of Diamonds
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Night Country (1998), 2. Jessica (1998), 3. Smoky Joe's Cafe (2001), 4. Four Fires (2001), 5. The Family Frying Pan (2002), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Bryce Courtenay contains 12 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Bryce Courtenay. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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