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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Lovers in London" (1905) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Lovers in London
1905
Once on a Time
1917
If I May
1920
Mr. Pim
1921
The Red House Mystery
1922
By Way of Introduction
1929
Two People
1931
Four Days' Wonder
1933
Chloe Marr
1946
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