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 Lost Daughter of Happiness
Buy on Amazon1996
The Uninvited / The Banquet Bug
Buy on Amazon2006
The Flowers of War
Buy on Amazon2007
Little Aunt Crane
Buy on Amazon2008
The Secret Talker
Buy on Amazon2021
White Snake and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Lost Daughter of Happiness (1996), 2. The Uninvited / The Banquet Bug (2006), 3. The Flowers of War (2007), 4. Little Aunt Crane (2008), 5. The Secret Talker (2021), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Geling Yan contains 6 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Geling Yan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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