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 Colour of Heaven
Buy on Amazon2000
The Discovery of Chocolate
Buy on Amazon2001
Canvey Island
Buy on Amazon2006
East Fortune
Buy on Amazon2009
The Great Passion
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Colour of Heaven (2000), 2. The Discovery of Chocolate (2001), 3. Canvey Island (2006), 4. East Fortune (2009), 5. The Great Passion (2022). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James Runcie contains 5 books. The series began in 2000 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James Runcie. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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