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
Between Shades of Gray / Ashes in the Snow
Buy on Amazon2011
Out of the Easy
Buy on Amazon2013
Salt to the Sea
Buy on Amazon2016
The Fountains of Silence
Buy on Amazon2019
I Must Betray You
Buy on Amazon2022
The Bletchley Riddle (With: Steve Sheinkin)
Buy on Amazon2024
A Fortune of Sand
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Between Shades of Gray / Ashes in the Snow (2011), 2. Out of the Easy (2013), 3. Salt to the Sea (2016), 4. The Fountains of Silence (2019), 5. I Must Betray You (2022), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Ruta Sepetys contains 7 books. The series began in 2011 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Ruta Sepetys. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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