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
Jumble Pie (As: Melanie Lynne Hauser)
Buy on Amazon2007
Alice I Have Been
Buy on Amazon2009
The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb
Buy on Amazon2011
The Ambassador's Daughter / The Aviator's Wife
Buy on Amazon2013
The Aviator's Wife
Buy on Amazon2013
The Swans of Fifth Avenue
Buy on Amazon2016
The Girls in the Picture
Buy on Amazon2018
Mistress of the Ritz
Buy on Amazon2019
The Children's Blizzard
Buy on Amazon2021
California Golden
Buy on Amazon2023
Reckless Hearts
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Jumble Pie (As: Melanie Lynne Hauser) (2007), 2. Alice I Have Been (2009), 3. The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb (2011), 4. The Ambassador's Daughter / The Aviator's Wife (2013), 5. The Aviator's Wife (2013), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Melanie Benjamin contains 11 books. The series began in 2007 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Melanie Benjamin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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