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 Cobbler's Apprentice
Buy on Amazon1947
Mad O'Hanas
Buy on Amazon1948
The Dark Sailor of Youghal
Buy on Amazon1951
Grania of Castle O'Hara
Buy on Amazon1952
The Boy at the Swinging Lantern
Buy on Amazon1952
Orla of Burren
Buy on Amazon1954
The Bookshop on the Quay
Buy on Amazon1956
Cobbler's Luck
Buy on Amazon1957
Delia Daly of Galloping Green
Buy on Amazon1958
The Old Black Sea Chest
Buy on Amazon1958
Jinny the Changeling
Buy on Amazon1959
Sally From Cork
Buy on Amazon1960
Tinker Boy
Buy on Amazon1960
Ryan's Fort
Buy on Amazon1961
The Golden Caddy
Buy on Amazon1962
Holiday at Rosquin
Buy on Amazon1964
Mona of the Isle
Buy on Amazon1965
Back of Beyond
Buy on Amazon1966
The Kerry Caravan
Buy on Amazon1967
The Grey Goose of Kilnevin
Buy on Amazon1984
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Cobbler's Apprentice (1947), 2. Mad O'Hanas (1948), 3. The Dark Sailor of Youghal (1951), 4. Grania of Castle O'Hara (1952), 5. The Boy at the Swinging Lantern (1952), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Patricia Lynch contains 20 books. The series began in 1947 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Patricia Lynch. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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