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 Liar
Buy on Amazon1991
The Hippopotamus
Buy on Amazon1994
Making History
Buy on Amazon1996
The Stars' Tennis Balls / Revenge
Buy on Amazon2000
Ghost Stories: Stephen Fry's Definitive Collection
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Liar (1991), 2. The Hippopotamus (1994), 3. Making History (1996), 4. The Stars' Tennis Balls / Revenge (2000), 5. Ghost Stories: Stephen Fry's Definitive Collection (2023). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Stephen Fry contains 5 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Stephen Fry. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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