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 Perfectionists
Buy on Amazon1970
Glass People
Buy on Amazon1972
The Odd Woman
Buy on Amazon1974
Violet Clay
Buy on Amazon1978
A Mother and Two Daughters
Buy on Amazon1982
The Finishing School
Buy on Amazon1984
A Southern Family
Buy on Amazon1987
The Good Husband
Buy on Amazon1994
Evenings at Five
Buy on Amazon2003
Queen of the Underworld
Buy on Amazon2006
Unfinished Desires
Buy on Amazon2009
Flora
Buy on Amazon2013
Grief Cottage
Buy on Amazon2017
Old Lovegood Girls
Buy on Amazon2020
Dream Children
Buy on Amazon1976
Mr. Bedford and the Muses
Buy on Amazon1983
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Perfectionists (1970), 2. Glass People (1972), 3. The Odd Woman (1974), 4. Violet Clay (1978), 5. A Mother and Two Daughters (1982), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gail Godwin contains 16 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gail Godwin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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