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
Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream
Buy on Amazon1976
The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys
Buy on Amazon1987
No Ordinary Time
Buy on Amazon1994
Wait Till Next Year
Buy on Amazon1997
Team of Rivals
Buy on Amazon2005
The Bully Pulpit
Buy on Amazon2013
Leadership: In Turbulent Times
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream (1976), 2. The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys (1987), 3. No Ordinary Time (1994), 4. Wait Till Next Year (1997), 5. Team of Rivals (2005), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Doris Kearns Goodwin contains 7 books. The series began in 1976 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Doris Kearns Goodwin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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