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
Metroland
Buy on Amazon1980
Before She Met Me
Buy on Amazon1982
Flaubert's Parrot
Buy on Amazon1984
Staring at the Sun
Buy on Amazon1986
A History of the World in 10½Chapters
Buy on Amazon1989
The Porcupine
Buy on Amazon1992
England, England
Buy on Amazon1998
Arthur & George
Buy on Amazon2005
The Sense of an Ending
Buy on Amazon2011
The Noise of Time
Buy on Amazon2016
The Only Story
Buy on Amazon2018
Elizabeth Finch
Buy on Amazon2022
Departure
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Metroland (1980), 2. Before She Met Me (1982), 3. Flaubert's Parrot (1984), 4. Staring at the Sun (1986), 5. A History of the World in 10½Chapters (1989), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Julian Barnes contains 13 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Julian Barnes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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