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
Soy Sauce for Beginners
Buy on Amazon2014
Bury What We Cannot Take
Buy on Amazon2018
Counterfeit
Buy on Amazon2022
Koizora (With: Natsuo Kirino)
Buy on Amazon2022
Best New Singaporean Short Stories: Volume Two
Buy on Amazon2015
UNION: 50 Years of Writing from Singapore and 15 Years of Drunken Boat
Buy on Amazon2015
Best Singaporean Short Stories 1
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Soy Sauce for Beginners (2014), 2. Bury What We Cannot Take (2018), 3. Counterfeit (2022), 4. Koizora (With: Natsuo Kirino) (2022), 5. Best New Singaporean Short Stories: Volume Two (2015), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Kirstin Chen contains 7 books. The series began in 2014 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Kirstin Chen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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