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
Happy Families
Buy on Amazon1958
This Side Jordan
Buy on Amazon1960
The Prophet's Camel Bell
Buy on Amazon1963
The Tomorrow-Tamer
Buy on Amazon1963
Now I Lay Me Down
Buy on Amazon1968
Jason's Quest
Buy on Amazon1970
Heart of a Stranger
Buy on Amazon1976
The Olden Days Coat
Buy on Amazon1979
Christmas Birthday Story
Buy on Amazon1980
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Happy Families (1958), 2. This Side Jordan (1960), 3. The Prophet's Camel Bell (1963), 4. The Tomorrow-Tamer (1963), 5. Now I Lay Me Down (1968), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Margaret Laurence contains 9 books. The series began in 1958 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Margaret Laurence. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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