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
Death Under Sail
Buy on Amazon1932
The Search
Buy on Amazon1932
The Malcontents
Buy on Amazon1972
In Their Wisdom
Buy on Amazon1974
A Coat of Varnish
Buy on Amazon1979
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Death Under Sail (1932), 2. The Search (1932), 3. The Malcontents (1972), 4. In Their Wisdom (1974), 5. A Coat of Varnish (1979). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by C.P. Snow contains 5 books. The series began in 1932 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by C.P. Snow. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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