Standalone Novels Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone Novels books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Arthur and George: Stage Version
Buy on Amazon1986
Cross Channel
Buy on Amazon1996
Evermore
Buy on Amazon1996
Explaining the Explicit
Buy on Amazon2013
Homage to Hemingway
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone Novels series is publication order: 1. Arthur and George: Stage Version (1986), 2. Cross Channel (1996), 3. Evermore (1996), 4. Explaining the Explicit (2013), 5. Homage to Hemingway (2015). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone Novels series by Julian Barnes contains 5 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone Novels series is written by Julian Barnes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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