Standalone Books in Order

13
Books
1983
First Book
2005
Latest Book
23
Years

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

1

Alice in Bed

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1983

2

To the Birdhouse

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1990

3

Rameau's Niece

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1993

4

The Love Letter

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1995

5

The Evolution of Jane

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1998

6

She Is Me

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2003

7

The New Yorkers

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2007

8

The Three Weissmanns of Westport

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2010

9

Fin & Lady

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2013

10

They May Not Mean To, But They Do

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2016

11

The Grammarians

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2019

12

Künstlers in Paradise

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2023

13

The Best American Essays 2005

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2005

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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