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 Bridges of Madison County
Buy on Amazon1992
Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend
Buy on Amazon1993
Border Music
Buy on Amazon1995
Puerto Vallarta Squeeze
Buy on Amazon1995
A Thousand Country Roads
Buy on Amazon2002
High Plains Tango
Buy on Amazon2005
The Long Night of Winchell Dear
Buy on Amazon2006
Just Beyond the Firelight
Buy on Amazon1988
The Ballads of Madison County
Buy on Amazon1993
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Bridges of Madison County (1992), 2. Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend (1993), 3. Border Music (1995), 4. Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (1995), 5. A Thousand Country Roads (2002), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Robert James Waller contains 9 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Robert James Waller. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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