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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 "Franny Parker" (2009) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Franny Parker
2009
The Properties of Water
2010
The Lake Season
2015
Mystic Summer
2016
The Summer House
2017
Sailing Lessons / Lighthouse Beach
2018
The View From Here
2020
Message in the Sand
2021
The Darlings
2023
The Summer Club
2024
The Sandy Page Bookshop
2025
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