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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 Opposite of Love" (2008) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Opposite of Love
2008
After You
2009
Tell Me Three Things
2016
What to Say Next
2017
Hope and Other Punch Lines
2019
Admission
2020
Year on Fire
2022
The Area 51 Files
2022
Hope Wins
2022
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