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
Monkey Grip
Buy on Amazon1977
Moving Out (With: Jan Sardi,JenniferGiles)
Buy on Amazon1983
The Children's Bach
Buy on Amazon1984
Cosmo Cosmolino
Buy on Amazon1992
The Spare Room
Buy on Amazon2008
Postcards from Surfers
Buy on Amazon1981
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Monkey Grip (1977), 2. Moving Out (With: Jan Sardi,JenniferGiles) (1983), 3. The Children's Bach (1984), 4. Cosmo Cosmolino (1992), 5. The Spare Room (2008), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Helen Garner contains 6 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Helen Garner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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