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
King of the Ants
Buy on Amazon1992
Happy Now
Buy on Amazon1993
Full Whack
Buy on Amazon1995
Getting Rid of Mister Kitchen
Buy on Amazon1996
Monstroso
Buy on Amazon2010
Worst. Holiday. Ever
Buy on Amazon2021
Whatever Gets You Through the Night
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. King of the Ants (1992), 2. Happy Now (1993), 3. Full Whack (1995), 4. Getting Rid of Mister Kitchen (1996), 5. Monstroso (2010), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Charlie Higson contains 7 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Charlie Higson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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