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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 "Object Lessons" (1991) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Object Lessons
1991
One True Thing
1994
Black and Blue
1998
Blessings
2002
Rise and Shine
2006
Every Last One
2010
Still Life with Bread Crumbs
2014
Miller's Valley
2016
Alternate Side
2018
After Annie
2024
More Than Enough
2026
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