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
A Blue-Eyed Daisy
Buy on Amazon1985
A Fine White Dust
Buy on Amazon1986
A Kindness
Buy on Amazon1991
Missing May
Buy on Amazon1992
I Had Seen Castles
Buy on Amazon1993
Gooseberry Park
Buy on Amazon1995
The Islander
Buy on Amazon1998
The Heavenly Village
Buy on Amazon1999
Ludie's Life
Buy on Amazon2006
Rosetown
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Blue-Eyed Daisy (1985), 2. A Fine White Dust (1986), 3. A Kindness (1991), 4. Missing May (1992), 5. I Had Seen Castles (1993), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Cynthia Rylant contains 10 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Cynthia Rylant. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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