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 Secret History
Buy on Amazon1992
The Little Friend
Buy on Amazon2002
The Goldfinch
Buy on Amazon2013
A Very Southern Christmas: Holiday Stories from the South's Best Writers
Buy on Amazon2003
The Best American Short Stories 2006
Buy on Amazon2006
The Virago Book of the Joy of Shopping
Buy on Amazon2007
The Writer's Library
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Secret History (1992), 2. The Little Friend (2002), 3. The Goldfinch (2013), 4. A Very Southern Christmas: Holiday Stories from the South's Best Writers (2003), 5. The Best American Short Stories 2006 (2006), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Donna Tartt contains 7 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Donna Tartt. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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