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 Taste For It
Buy on Amazon2001
Upside Down, Inside Out
Buy on Amazon2002
Spin the Bottle / Greetings From Somewhere Else
Buy on Amazon2003
The Alphabet Sisters
Buy on Amazon2004
Family Baggage
Buy on Amazon2005
Odd One Out
Buy on Amazon2006
The Faraday Girls
Buy on Amazon2007
At Home With the Templetons
Buy on Amazon2010
Lola's Secret
Buy on Amazon2011
The House of Memories
Buy on Amazon2014
Hello From the Gillespies
Buy on Amazon2014
The Trip of a Lifetime
Buy on Amazon2017
The Godmothers
Buy on Amazon2022
Sweet Charity: A Short Story
Buy on Amazon2012
All Together Now
Buy on Amazon2008
10 Short Stories You Must Read This Year
Buy on Amazon2009
And Then He Kissed Me
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Taste For It (2001), 2. Upside Down, Inside Out (2002), 3. Spin the Bottle / Greetings From Somewhere Else (2003), 4. The Alphabet Sisters (2004), 5. Family Baggage (2005), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Monica McInerney contains 17 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Monica McInerney. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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