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
The Book of Ruth / The Frogs Are Still Singing
Buy on Amazon1988
A Map of the World
Buy on Amazon1992
The Short History of a Prince
Buy on Amazon1998
Disobedience
Buy on Amazon2000
When Madeline Was Young
Buy on Amazon2006
Laura Rider's Masterpiece
Buy on Amazon2009
The Excellent Lombards
Buy on Amazon2016
The Phoebe Variations
Buy on Amazon2025
Blue Christmas
Buy on Amazon2011
Why I Like This Story
Buy on Amazon2019
Apple, Tree: Writers on Their Parents
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Book of Ruth / The Frogs Are Still Singing (1988), 2. A Map of the World (1992), 3. The Short History of a Prince (1998), 4. Disobedience (2000), 5. When Madeline Was Young (2006), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jane Hamilton contains 11 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jane Hamilton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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