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 Time Machine
Buy on Amazon1895
The Wonderful Visit
Buy on Amazon0
The Wheels of Chance
Buy on Amazon0
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Buy on Amazon0
The Invisible Man
Buy on Amazon0
The War of the Worlds
Buy on Amazon0
When the Sleeper Wakes / The Sleeper Awakes
Buy on Amazon0
Love and Mr. Lewisham
Buy on Amazon0
The First Men in the Moon
Buy on Amazon1901
The Sea Lady
Buy on Amazon1902
The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth
Buy on Amazon1904
Kipps
Buy on Amazon1905
A Modern Utopia
Buy on Amazon1905
In the Days of the Comet
Buy on Amazon1906
The War in the Air
Buy on Amazon1908
Tono-Bungay
Buy on Amazon1909
Ann Veronica
Buy on Amazon1909
The History of Mr Polly
Buy on Amazon1910
The Sleeper Awakes
Buy on Amazon1911
The New Machiavelli
Buy on Amazon1911
Marriage
Buy on Amazon1912
The Passionate Friends
Buy on Amazon1913
The World Set Free
Buy on Amazon1914
The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman
Buy on Amazon1914
Bealby: A Holiday
Buy on Amazon1915
The Research Magnificent
Buy on Amazon1915
Boon, the Mind of the Race (As: Reginald Bliss)
Buy on Amazon1915
Boon
Buy on Amazon1915
Mr. Britling Sees It Through
Buy on Amazon1916
The Soul of a Bishop
Buy on Amazon1917
Joan and Peter: A Story of an Education
Buy on Amazon1918
The Undying Fire
Buy on Amazon1919
The Secret Places of the Heart
Buy on Amazon1922
Men Like Gods
Buy on Amazon1923
The Dream
Buy on Amazon1924
Christina Alberta's Father
Buy on Amazon1925
The World of William Clissold
Buy on Amazon1926
Meanwhile the Picture of a Lady
Buy on Amazon1927
Mr. Blettsworthy on Rampole Island
Buy on Amazon1928
The King Who Was a King
Buy on Amazon1929
Autocracy of Mr. Parham
Buy on Amazon1930
Bulpington of Blup
Buy on Amazon1930
The Shape of Things to Come
Buy on Amazon1933
The Croquet Player
Buy on Amazon1936
Star Begotten
Buy on Amazon1937
The Camford Visitation
Buy on Amazon1937
Brynhild
Buy on Amazon1937
The Brothers
Buy on Amazon1938
Apropos of Dolores
Buy on Amazon1938
The Holy Terror
Buy on Amazon1939
All Aboard for Ararat
Buy on Amazon1940
Babes in the Darkling Wood
Buy on Amazon1940
You Can't Be Too Careful
Buy on Amazon1941
The Wealth of Mr. Waddy
Buy on Amazon1969
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Time Machine (1895), 2. The Wonderful Visit, 3. The Wheels of Chance, 4. The Island of Dr. Moreau, 5. The Invisible Man, and 49 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by H.G. Wells contains 54 books. The series began in 1895 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by H.G. Wells. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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