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
Leaving Earth
Buy on Amazon1997
Afterimage
Buy on Amazon2000
The Lost Garden
Buy on Amazon2002
Wild Dogs
Buy on Amazon2004
Coventry
Buy on Amazon2008
The Reinvention of Love
Buy on Amazon2010
The Evening Chorus
Buy on Amazon2015
Machine Without Horses
Buy on Amazon2018
Rabbit Foot Bill
Buy on Amazon2020
Followed by the Lark
Buy on Amazon2024
Ethel on Fire
Buy on Amazon2003
Gods and Other Mortals
Buy on Amazon1986
Nuns Looking Anxious, Listening to Radios
Buy on Amazon1990
The Perils of Geography
Buy on Amazon1995
Anthem
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Leaving Earth (1997), 2. Afterimage (2000), 3. The Lost Garden (2002), 4. Wild Dogs (2004), 5. Coventry (2008), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Helen Humphreys contains 15 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Helen Humphreys. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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