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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Baby Love" (1981) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Baby Love
1981
To Die For
1992
Where Love Goes
1993
The Usual Rules
2003
The Cloud Chamber
2005
Labor Day
2009
The Good Daughters
2010
After Her
2013
Under the Influence
2016
Count the Ways
2021
The Bird Hotel
2023
How the Light Gets In
2024
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