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
Sweet Water
Buy on Amazon1993
Desire Lines
Buy on Amazon1998
The Way Life Should Be
Buy on Amazon2007
Bird in Hand
Buy on Amazon2009
Orphan Train
Buy on Amazon2013
Vivian's Choice
Buy on Amazon2016
A Piece of the World
Buy on Amazon2017
Orphan Train Girl
Buy on Amazon2017
The Exiles
Buy on Amazon2020
The Scenic Route
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Sweet Water (1993), 2. Desire Lines (1998), 3. The Way Life Should Be (2007), 4. Bird in Hand (2009), 5. Orphan Train (2013), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Christina Baker Kline contains 10 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Christina Baker Kline. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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