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
Baby Love
Buy on Amazon1981
To Die For
Buy on Amazon1992
Where Love Goes
Buy on Amazon1993
The Usual Rules
Buy on Amazon2003
The Cloud Chamber
Buy on Amazon2005
Labor Day
Buy on Amazon2009
The Good Daughters
Buy on Amazon2010
After Her
Buy on Amazon2013
Under the Influence
Buy on Amazon2016
Count the Ways
Buy on Amazon2021
The Bird Hotel
Buy on Amazon2023
How the Light Gets In
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Baby Love (1981), 2. To Die For (1992), 3. Where Love Goes (1993), 4. The Usual Rules (2003), 5. The Cloud Chamber (2005), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Joyce Maynard contains 12 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Joyce Maynard. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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