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 Samurai's Garden
Buy on Amazon1994
Night of Many Dreams
Buy on Amazon1998
Dreaming Water
Buy on Amazon2002
The Street of a Thousand Blossoms
Buy on Amazon2007
A Hundred Flowers
Buy on Amazon2012
The Color of Air
Buy on Amazon2020
The Brightest Star
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Samurai's Garden (1994), 2. Night of Many Dreams (1998), 3. Dreaming Water (2002), 4. The Street of a Thousand Blossoms (2007), 5. A Hundred Flowers (2012), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gail Tsukiyama contains 7 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gail Tsukiyama. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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