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
Ancestor Stones
Buy on Amazon2006
The Memory of Love
Buy on Amazon2010
The Hired Man
Buy on Amazon2013
Happiness
Buy on Amazon2018
The Angel of Mexico City
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ancestor Stones (2006), 2. The Memory of Love (2010), 3. The Hired Man (2013), 4. Happiness (2018), 5. The Angel of Mexico City (2016). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Aminatta Forna contains 5 books. The series began in 2006 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Aminatta Forna. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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