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
Blood Water Paint
Buy on Amazon2018
A Field Guide to Getting Lost
Buy on Amazon2020
Across the Pond
Buy on Amazon2021
We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire
Buy on Amazon2021
Great or Nothing (With: Tess Sharpe,Caroline Tung Richmond,Jessica Spotswood)
Buy on Amazon2022
Not Starring Zadie Louise
Buy on Amazon2022
Code Red
Buy on Amazon2023
Enter the Body
Buy on Amazon2023
Everything Is Poison
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Blood Water Paint (2018), 2. A Field Guide to Getting Lost (2020), 3. Across the Pond (2021), 4. We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire (2021), 5. Great or Nothing (With: Tess Sharpe,Caroline Tung Richmond,Jessica Spotswood) (2022), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Joy McCullough contains 9 books. The series began in 2018 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Joy McCullough. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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