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
Back Trouble
Buy on Amazon1994
Learning To Swim
Buy on Amazon1998
A Dry Spell
Buy on Amazon2000
In A Good Light
Buy on Amazon2004
The Editor's Wife
Buy on Amazon2007
Bright Girls
Buy on Amazon2009
Burning Secrets
Buy on Amazon2011
Small Pleasures
Buy on Amazon2021
Shy Creatures
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Back Trouble (1994), 2. Learning To Swim (1998), 3. A Dry Spell (2000), 4. In A Good Light (2004), 5. The Editor's Wife (2007), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Clare Chambers contains 9 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Clare Chambers. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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