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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 "Glamorous Disasters" (2006) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Glamorous Disasters
2006
The New Kid
2007
The School for Dangerous Girls
2009
The Deadly Sister
2010
The Popper Penguin Rescue
2020
The Darkness Outside Us
2021
Charming Young Man
2023
The Brightness Between Us
2024
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