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
The Mistress of Spices
Buy on Amazon1997
Queen of Dreams
Buy on Amazon2004
The Lives of Strangers
Buy on Amazon2005
The Palace of Illusions
Buy on Amazon2008
One Amazing Thing
Buy on Amazon2009
Oleander Girl
Buy on Amazon2013
Before We Visit the Goddess
Buy on Amazon2016
The Forest of Enchantments
Buy on Amazon2019
The Last Queen
Buy on Amazon2021
Independence
Buy on Amazon2023
The Reason for Nasturtiums
Buy on Amazon1990
Black Candle
Buy on Amazon1991
Arranged Marriage
Buy on Amazon1995
Leaving Yuba City
Buy on Amazon1997
The Unknown Errors of Our Lives
Buy on Amazon2001
California Uncovered
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Mistress of Spices (1997), 2. Queen of Dreams (2004), 3. The Lives of Strangers (2005), 4. The Palace of Illusions (2008), 5. One Amazing Thing (2009), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni contains 16 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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