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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 "River's Edge" (2006) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
River's Edge
2006
The Second Sister
2015
The Promise Girls
2017
Just in Time
2018
Hope on the Inside
2019
The Restoration of Celia Fairchild
2021
Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly
2023
The Book Club for Troublesome Women
2025
Comfort and Joy
2007
Snow Angels
2009
Secret Santa
2013
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