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
Afternoon Men
Buy on Amazon1931
Venusberg
Buy on Amazon1932
From a View to a Death
Buy on Amazon1933
Agents and Patients
Buy on Amazon1936
What's Become of Waring
Buy on Amazon1939
O, How the Wheel Becomes It!
Buy on Amazon1983
The Fisher King
Buy on Amazon1986
The Garden God & The Rest I'll Whistle
Buy on Amazon1971
Reference For Mellors
Buy on Amazon1994
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Afternoon Men (1931), 2. Venusberg (1932), 3. From a View to a Death (1933), 4. Agents and Patients (1936), 5. What's Become of Waring (1939), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Anthony Powell contains 9 books. The series began in 1931 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Anthony Powell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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