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
Crazy Paving
Buy on Amazon1995
Dance With Me
Buy on Amazon1996
An English Murder / Honey-Dew
Buy on Amazon1998
Fires in the Dark
Buy on Amazon2004
Stone Cradle
Buy on Amazon2007
Whatever You Love
Buy on Amazon2010
Apple Tree Yard
Buy on Amazon2013
Black Water
Buy on Amazon2016
Platform Seven
Buy on Amazon2019
A Bird in Winter
Buy on Amazon2023
Terminus
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Crazy Paving (1995), 2. Dance With Me (1996), 3. An English Murder / Honey-Dew (1998), 4. Fires in the Dark (2004), 5. Stone Cradle (2007), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Louise Doughty contains 11 books. The series began in 1995 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Louise Doughty. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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