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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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