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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 "Purposes of Love" (1939) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Purposes of Love
1939
The Friendly Young Ladies
1943
Kind Are Her Answers
1947
Return to Night
1947
North Face
1948
The Charioteer
1953
The Last of the Wine
1956
The Lion in the Gateway
1964
The Mask of Apollo
1966
Promise of Love
1978
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