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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Anne and Jay" (1982) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Anne and Jay
1982

Flight into the unknown
1982

Mirror Image
1983

Julie's Magic Moment
1983

Something Special
1984

A Promise Once Made
1984

For Every Season
1985

Silent Song
1986

Man Of Character
1986

Romantic and the Realist
1986

Out of the Blue
1987

A Dog's Dream
1994

The House Near the River
2012

By the Bay
2012

This Edge of Forever
2014

Through Flame and Fire
2015

At This Time of Year
2012

A Cup of Love
2018
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