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
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Buy on Amazon1985
The Passion
Buy on Amazon1987
Sexing the Cherry
Buy on Amazon1989
Written on the Body
Buy on Amazon1992
The Powerbook
Buy on Amazon1994
Art and Lies
Buy on Amazon1994
Gut Symmetries
Buy on Amazon1997
Lighthousekeeping
Buy on Amazon2004
The Stone Gods
Buy on Amazon2007
The Daylight Gate
Buy on Amazon2012
Frankissstein
Buy on Amazon2019
Love
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1985), 2. The Passion (1987), 3. Sexing the Cherry (1989), 4. Written on the Body (1992), 5. The Powerbook (1994), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jeanette Winterson contains 12 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jeanette Winterson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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