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
Summer Bird Cage
Buy on Amazon1963
The Garrick Year
Buy on Amazon1964
The Millstone
Buy on Amazon1965
Jerusalem the Golden
Buy on Amazon1967
The Waterfall
Buy on Amazon1969
The Needle's Eye
Buy on Amazon1972
The Realms Of Gold
Buy on Amazon1975
The Ice Age
Buy on Amazon1977
The Middle Ground
Buy on Amazon1980
The Witch of Exmoor
Buy on Amazon1997
The Peppered Moth
Buy on Amazon2001
The Seven Sisters
Buy on Amazon2002
The Red Queen
Buy on Amazon2004
The Sea Lady
Buy on Amazon2006
The Pure Gold Baby
Buy on Amazon2013
The Dark Flood Rises
Buy on Amazon2016
A Day in the Life of a Smiling Woman
Buy on Amazon2011
The Gifts of War
Buy on Amazon2011
The Plays of Margaret Drabble
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Summer Bird Cage (1963), 2. The Garrick Year (1964), 3. The Millstone (1965), 4. Jerusalem the Golden (1967), 5. The Waterfall (1969), and 14 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Margaret Drabble contains 19 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Margaret Drabble. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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