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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 "Trust" (1999) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Trust
1999
Alysson's Shoes
2002
Postcards from Berlin
2003
The Perfect Mother
2003
The River House
2005
Yes, My Darling Daughter / The Darling Girl
2009
The Collaborator / The Soldier's Wife
2011
The English Girl
2013
A Brief Affair
2016
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