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
An Open Swimmer
Buy on Amazon1982
Shallows
Buy on Amazon1984
That Eye, the Sky
Buy on Amazon1987
In the Winter Dark
Buy on Amazon1988
Cloudstreet
Buy on Amazon1991
The Riders
Buy on Amazon1996
Blueback
Buy on Amazon1997
Dirt Music
Buy on Amazon2002
Breath
Buy on Amazon2008
Eyrie
Buy on Amazon2013
Hatched
Buy on Amazon2013
The Shepherd's Hut
Buy on Amazon2018
Juice
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. An Open Swimmer (1982), 2. Shallows (1984), 3. That Eye, the Sky (1987), 4. In the Winter Dark (1988), 5. Cloudstreet (1991), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Tim Winton contains 13 books. The series began in 1982 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Tim Winton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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