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 Collector
Buy on Amazon1963
The Magus
Buy on Amazon1965
The French Lieutenant's Woman
Buy on Amazon1969
Cinderella
Buy on Amazon1974
Daniel Martin
Buy on Amazon1977
Mantissa
Buy on Amazon1982
A Maggot
Buy on Amazon1985
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Collector (1963), 2. The Magus (1965), 3. The French Lieutenant's Woman (1969), 4. Cinderella (1974), 5. Daniel Martin (1977), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by John Fowles contains 7 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by John Fowles. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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