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 South
Buy on Amazon1990
The Heather Blazing
Buy on Amazon1992
The Story of the Night
Buy on Amazon1996
The Blackwater Lightship
Buy on Amazon1999
The Master
Buy on Amazon2004
The Testament of Mary
Buy on Amazon2012
Nora Webster
Buy on Amazon2014
House of Names
Buy on Amazon2017
The Magician
Buy on Amazon2021
The Use of Reason
Buy on Amazon2006
The Shortest Day
Buy on Amazon2020
A Long Winter
Buy on Amazon2025
Beauty in a Broken Place
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The South (1990), 2. The Heather Blazing (1992), 3. The Story of the Night (1996), 4. The Blackwater Lightship (1999), 5. The Master (2004), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Colm Tóibín contains 13 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Colm Tóibín. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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