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
Changeover
Buy on Amazon1970
Wilkins' Tooth / Witch's Business
Buy on Amazon1973
The Ogre Downstairs
Buy on Amazon1974
Dogsbody
Buy on Amazon1975
Eight Days of Luke
Buy on Amazon1975
The Four Grannies
Buy on Amazon1980
The Time of the Ghost
Buy on Amazon1981
The Homeward Bounders
Buy on Amazon1981
Archer's Goon
Buy on Amazon1984
Fire and Hemlock
Buy on Amazon1985
A Tale of Time City
Buy on Amazon1987
Chair Person
Buy on Amazon1989
Wild Robert
Buy on Amazon1989
Aunt Maria / Black Maria
Buy on Amazon1991
A Sudden Wild Magic
Buy on Amazon1992
Hexwood
Buy on Amazon1993
Everard's Ride
Buy on Amazon1995
Puss in Boots
Buy on Amazon1999
Stealer of Souls
Buy on Amazon2000
Enna Hittims
Buy on Amazon2006
The Game
Buy on Amazon2007
Enchanted Glass
Buy on Amazon2010
Earwig and the Witch
Buy on Amazon2011
The Islands of Chaldea (With: Ursula Jones)
Buy on Amazon2014
Warlock at the Wheel and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1984
Stopping for a Spell
Buy on Amazon1993
Minor Arcana
Buy on Amazon1996
Believing Is Seeing
Buy on Amazon1999
Unexpected Magic
Buy on Amazon2002
Vile Visitors
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Changeover (1970), 2. Wilkins' Tooth / Witch's Business (1973), 3. The Ogre Downstairs (1974), 4. Dogsbody (1975), 5. Eight Days of Luke (1975), and 25 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Diana Wynne Jones contains 30 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Diana Wynne Jones. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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