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
Some Tame Gazelle
Buy on Amazon1950
Excellent Women
Buy on Amazon1952
Jane and Prudence
Buy on Amazon1953
Less Than Angels
Buy on Amazon1955
A Glass of Blessings
Buy on Amazon1958
No Fond Return of Love
Buy on Amazon1961
Quartet in Autumn
Buy on Amazon1977
The Sweet Dove Died
Buy on Amazon1978
A Few Green Leaves
Buy on Amazon1980
An Unsuitable Attachment
Buy on Amazon1982
Crampton Hodnet
Buy on Amazon1985
An Academic Question
Buy on Amazon1986
Civil to Strangers and Other Writings
Buy on Amazon1988
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Some Tame Gazelle (1950), 2. Excellent Women (1952), 3. Jane and Prudence (1953), 4. Less Than Angels (1955), 5. A Glass of Blessings (1958), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Barbara Pym contains 13 books. The series began in 1950 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Barbara Pym. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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