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 Golden Child
Buy on Amazon1977
The Bookshop
Buy on Amazon1978
Offshore
Buy on Amazon1979
Human Voices
Buy on Amazon1980
At Freddie's
Buy on Amazon1982
Innocence
Buy on Amazon1986
The Beginning of Spring
Buy on Amazon1988
The Gate of Angels
Buy on Amazon1990
The Blue Flower
Buy on Amazon1995
The Means of Escape
Buy on Amazon2000
The Afterlife
Buy on Amazon2003
A House of Air
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Golden Child (1977), 2. The Bookshop (1978), 3. Offshore (1979), 4. Human Voices (1980), 5. At Freddie's (1982), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Penelope Fitzgerald contains 12 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Penelope Fitzgerald. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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