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
A Chancer
Buy on Amazon1985
Greyhound for Breakfast
Buy on Amazon1988
A Disaffection
Buy on Amazon1989
How Late It Was, How Late
Buy on Amazon1994
The Good Times
Buy on Amazon1998
Translated Accounts
Buy on Amazon2001
You Have to be Careful in the Land of the Free
Buy on Amazon2004
Kieron Smith, Boy
Buy on Amazon2008
Mo Said She Was Quirky
Buy on Amazon2012
Dirt Road
Buy on Amazon2016
God's Teeth and Other Phenomena
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Chancer (1985), 2. Greyhound for Breakfast (1988), 3. A Disaffection (1989), 4. How Late It Was, How Late (1994), 5. The Good Times (1998), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Kelman contains 11 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Kelman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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