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
An Instance of the Fingerpost
Buy on Amazon1997
The Dream of Scipio
Buy on Amazon2002
The Portrait
Buy on Amazon2004
Stone's Fall
Buy on Amazon2009
Arcadia
Buy on Amazon2015
Parallel Lives
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. An Instance of the Fingerpost (1997), 2. The Dream of Scipio (2002), 3. The Portrait (2004), 4. Stone's Fall (2009), 5. Arcadia (2015), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Iain Pears contains 6 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Iain Pears. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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