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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Sweet Water" (1993) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Sweet Water
1993
Desire Lines
1998
The Way Life Should Be
2007
Bird in Hand
2009
Orphan Train
2013
Vivian's Choice
2016
A Piece of the World
2017
Orphan Train Girl
2017
The Exiles
2020
The Scenic Route
2023
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