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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 "The Elegant Gathering of White Snows" (2002) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Elegant Gathering of White Snows
2002
Dancing Naked at the Edge of Dawn
2004
Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral
2006
The Sunday List of Dreams
2007
Searching for Paradise in Parker, PA
2008
The Shortest Distance Between Two Women
2009
Hearts on a String
2010
Tuesday Night Miracles
2012
A Grand Day to Get Lost
2013
The Year of Necessary Lies
2015
A Dangerous Woman from Nowhere
2017
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