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
Notes from a Liar and Her Dog
Buy on Amazon2001
If a Tree Falls at Lunch Break / If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
Buy on Amazon2007
No Passengers Beyond This Point
Buy on Amazon2010
Chasing Secrets
Buy on Amazon2015
The Monkey's Secret
Buy on Amazon2015
One-Third Nerd
Buy on Amazon2019
Orphan Eleven
Buy on Amazon2020
The Snake Mafia
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Notes from a Liar and Her Dog (2001), 2. If a Tree Falls at Lunch Break / If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period (2007), 3. No Passengers Beyond This Point (2010), 4. Chasing Secrets (2015), 5. The Monkey's Secret (2015), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gennifer Choldenko contains 8 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gennifer Choldenko. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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