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
Johnnie Sahib
Buy on Amazon1952
Six Days in Marapore
Buy on Amazon1953
The Alien Sky
Buy on Amazon1953
A Male Child
Buy on Amazon1956
The Chinese Love Pavilion
Buy on Amazon1960
The Birds of Paradise
Buy on Amazon1962
The Bender
Buy on Amazon1963
The Corrida at San Feliu
Buy on Amazon1964
Staying On
Buy on Amazon1977
The Mark of the Warrior
Buy on Amazon1979
After the Funeral
Buy on Amazon1979
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Johnnie Sahib (1952), 2. Six Days in Marapore (1953), 3. The Alien Sky (1953), 4. A Male Child (1956), 5. The Chinese Love Pavilion (1960), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Paul Scott contains 11 books. The series began in 1952 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Paul Scott. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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