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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 "Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married" (1996) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married
1996
Last Chance Saloon
1999
Sushi for Beginners
2000
The Other Side of the Story
2004
This Charming Man
2008
The Brightest Star in the Sky
2009
The Woman Who Stole My Life
2014
The Break
2017
Grown Ups
2020
No Dress Rehearsal
2000
Is Gearr
2000
Big Night Out
2002
Nothing Bad Ever Happens in Tiffany's
2005
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