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
Sex and the City
Buy on Amazon1996
Four Blondes
Buy on Amazon2000
Trading Up
Buy on Amazon2003
Lipstick Jungle
Buy on Amazon2005
One Fifth Avenue
Buy on Amazon2008
Killing Monica
Buy on Amazon2015
Is There Still Sex in the City?
Buy on Amazon2019
Rules for Being a Girl (With: Katie Cotugno)
Buy on Amazon2020
Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996
Buy on Amazon2014
Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Sex and the City (1996), 2. Four Blondes (2000), 3. Trading Up (2003), 4. Lipstick Jungle (2005), 5. One Fifth Avenue (2008), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Candace Bushnell contains 10 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Candace Bushnell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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