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
Ball Don't Lie
Buy on Amazon2005
Mexican Whiteboy
Buy on Amazon2008
We Were Here
Buy on Amazon2009
I Will Save You
Buy on Amazon2010
Believing in Brooklyn
Buy on Amazon2011
Passing Each Other in Halls
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ball Don't Lie (2005), 2. Mexican Whiteboy (2008), 3. We Were Here (2009), 4. I Will Save You (2010), 5. Believing in Brooklyn (2011), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Matt de la Peña contains 6 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Matt de la Peña. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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