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 Sin Eater
Buy on Amazon1996
Anson's Way
Buy on Amazon1999
Straw Into Gold
Buy on Amazon2001
Mara's Stories
Buy on Amazon2001
The Wonders of Donal O'Donnell
Buy on Amazon2002
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
Buy on Amazon2004
First Boy
Buy on Amazon2005
The Wednesday Wars
Buy on Amazon2007
Trouble
Buy on Amazon2008
Okay for Now
Buy on Amazon2011
What Came from the Stars
Buy on Amazon2012
Orbiting Jupiter
Buy on Amazon2015
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
Buy on Amazon2019
Almost Time
Buy on Amazon2020
Just Like That
Buy on Amazon2021
The Labors of Hercules Beal
Buy on Amazon2023
Jupiter Rising
Buy on Amazon2024
A Day at the Beach (With: Ron Koertge)
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Sin Eater (1996), 2. Anson's Way (1999), 3. Straw Into Gold (2001), 4. Mara's Stories (2001), 5. The Wonders of Donal O'Donnell (2002), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gary D. Schmidt contains 18 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gary D. Schmidt. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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