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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 Mistress of Spices" (1997) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Mistress of Spices
1997
Queen of Dreams
2004
The Lives of Strangers
2005
The Palace of Illusions
2008
One Amazing Thing
2009
Oleander Girl
2013
Before We Visit the Goddess
2016
The Forest of Enchantments
2019
The Last Queen
2021
Independence
2023
The Reason for Nasturtiums
1990
Black Candle
1991
Arranged Marriage
1995
Leaving Yuba City
1997
The Unknown Errors of Our Lives
2001
California Uncovered
2004
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