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
Elidor
Buy on Amazon1965
The Owl Service
Buy on Amazon1967
Red Shift
Buy on Amazon1973
The Golden Brothers
Buy on Amazon1979
Girl of the Golden Gate
Buy on Amazon1979
The Lad of the Gad
Buy on Amazon1980
Once Upon a Time
Buy on Amazon1993
Strandloper
Buy on Amazon1996
The Well of the Wind
Buy on Amazon1998
Thursbitch
Buy on Amazon2003
Treacle Walker
Buy on Amazon2021
Princess and the Golden Mane
Buy on Amazon1981
Jack and the Beanstalk
Buy on Amazon1992
Grey Wolf, Prince Jack and the Firebird
Buy on Amazon1998
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Elidor (1965), 2. The Owl Service (1967), 3. Red Shift (1973), 4. The Golden Brothers (1979), 5. Girl of the Golden Gate (1979), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Alan Garner contains 14 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Alan Garner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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