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 Company She Keeps
Buy on Amazon1942
The Oasis
Buy on Amazon1949
The Groves of Academe
Buy on Amazon1951
A Charmed Life
Buy on Amazon1955
The Group
Buy on Amazon1963
A Source of Embarrassment
Buy on Amazon1964
Birds of America
Buy on Amazon1965
Cannibals and Missionaries
Buy on Amazon1979
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Company She Keeps (1942), 2. The Oasis (1949), 3. The Groves of Academe (1951), 4. A Charmed Life (1955), 5. The Group (1963), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Mary McCarthy contains 8 books. The series began in 1942 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Mary McCarthy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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