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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 "Bonds of Love" (1978) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Bonds of Love
1978
Analise
1981
Crystal Heart
1982
Bitterleaf
1983
Light And Shadow
1985
Before the Dawn
1987
Solitaire
1988
Seasons
1990
Sisters
1991
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