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 Spinning Heart
Buy on Amazon2012
The Thing About December
Buy on Amazon2013
All We Shall Know
Buy on Amazon2016
From a Low and Quiet Sea
Buy on Amazon2018
Strange Flowers
Buy on Amazon2020
The Queen of Dirt Island
Buy on Amazon2023
Heart, Be at Peace
Buy on Amazon2024
A Slanting of the Sun
Buy on Amazon2015
Dubliners 100
Buy on Amazon2014
How Much the Heart Can Hold
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Spinning Heart (2012), 2. The Thing About December (2013), 3. All We Shall Know (2016), 4. From a Low and Quiet Sea (2018), 5. Strange Flowers (2020), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Donal Ryan contains 10 books. The series began in 2012 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Donal Ryan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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