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
When the Emperor Was Divine
Buy on Amazon2002
The Buddha in the Attic
Buy on Amazon2011
The Swimmers
Buy on Amazon2022
Granta 115: The F Word
Buy on Amazon2011
The Best American Short Stories 2012
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. When the Emperor Was Divine (2002), 2. The Buddha in the Attic (2011), 3. The Swimmers (2022), 4. Granta 115: The F Word (2011), 5. The Best American Short Stories 2012 (2012). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Julie Otsuka contains 5 books. The series began in 2002 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Julie Otsuka. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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