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 Napoleon of Notting Hill
Buy on Amazon1904
The Man Who Was Thursday
Buy on Amazon1908
The Ball and the Cross
Buy on Amazon1909
Manalive
Buy on Amazon1912
The Flying Inn
Buy on Amazon1914
The Return of Don Quixote
Buy on Amazon1927
Basil Howe: A Story of Young Love
Buy on Amazon2001
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Napoleon of Notting Hill (1904), 2. The Man Who Was Thursday (1908), 3. The Ball and the Cross (1909), 4. Manalive (1912), 5. The Flying Inn (1914), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gilbert Keith Chesterton contains 7 books. The series began in 1904 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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