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
Purple Hibiscus
Buy on Amazon2003
Half of a Yellow Sun
Buy on Amazon2006
Americanah
Buy on Amazon2013
Dream Count
Buy on Amazon2025
Imitation
Buy on Amazon2009
The Shivering
Buy on Amazon2009
The Arrangements
Buy on Amazon2016
Zikora
Buy on Amazon2020
The Thing Around Your Neck
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Purple Hibiscus (2003), 2. Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), 3. Americanah (2013), 4. Dream Count (2025), 5. Imitation (2009), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie contains 9 books. The series began in 2003 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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