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
1974
The Thorn Birds
Buy on Amazon1977
An Indecent Obsession
Buy on Amazon1981
A Creed for the Third Millennium
Buy on Amazon1985
The Ladies of Missalonghi
Buy on Amazon1987
The Song of Troy
Buy on Amazon1998
Morgan's Run
Buy on Amazon2000
The Touch
Buy on Amazon2003
Angel
Buy on Amazon2004
The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet
Buy on Amazon2009
Bittersweet
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Tim (1974), 2. The Thorn Birds (1977), 3. An Indecent Obsession (1981), 4. A Creed for the Third Millennium (1985), 5. The Ladies of Missalonghi (1987), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Colleen McCullough contains 11 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Colleen McCullough. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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