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: January 2026
Publication Order
Alice in Bed
Buy on Amazon1983
To the Birdhouse
Buy on Amazon1990
Rameau's Niece
Buy on Amazon1993
The Love Letter
Buy on Amazon1995
The Evolution of Jane
Buy on Amazon1998
She Is Me
Buy on Amazon2003
The New Yorkers
Buy on Amazon2007
The Three Weissmanns of Westport
Buy on Amazon2010
Fin & Lady
Buy on Amazon2013
They May Not Mean To, But They Do
Buy on Amazon2016
The Grammarians
Buy on Amazon2019
Künstlers in Paradise
Buy on Amazon2023
The Best American Essays 2005
Buy on Amazon2005
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Alice in Bed (1983), 2. To the Birdhouse (1990), 3. Rameau's Niece (1993), 4. The Love Letter (1995), 5. The Evolution of Jane (1998), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Cathleen Schine contains 13 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Cathleen Schine. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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