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 Wind Changes
Buy on Amazon1937
The Remarkable Expedition
Buy on Amazon1947
Artist Among The Missing
Buy on Amazon1949
The Dreaming Shore
Buy on Amazon1950
School for Love
Buy on Amazon1951
A Different Face
Buy on Amazon1953
The Doves of Venus
Buy on Amazon1955
The Play Room
Buy on Amazon1969
The Rain Forest
Buy on Amazon1974
Winter's Tales 15
Buy on Amazon1969
Penguin Modern Stories 12
Buy on Amazon1972
Best for Winter
Buy on Amazon1979
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Wind Changes (1937), 2. The Remarkable Expedition (1947), 3. Artist Among The Missing (1949), 4. The Dreaming Shore (1950), 5. School for Love (1951), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Olivia Manning contains 12 books. The series began in 1937 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Olivia Manning. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Be the first to leave a review!