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 Sweet Shop Owner
Buy on Amazon1980
Shuttlecock
Buy on Amazon1981
Waterland
Buy on Amazon1983
Out of This World
Buy on Amazon1988
Ever After
Buy on Amazon1992
Last Orders
Buy on Amazon1996
Waterland / Last Orders
Buy on Amazon1999
The Light of Day
Buy on Amazon2003
Tomorrow
Buy on Amazon2007
Wish You Were Here
Buy on Amazon2011
Mothering Sunday
Buy on Amazon2016
Here We Are
Buy on Amazon2020
Chemistry
Buy on Amazon2012
Learning to Swim
Buy on Amazon1982
England
Buy on Amazon2014
Twelve Post-War Tales
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Sweet Shop Owner (1980), 2. Shuttlecock (1981), 3. Waterland (1983), 4. Out of This World (1988), 5. Ever After (1992), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Graham Swift contains 16 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Graham Swift. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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