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 Wishbones
Buy on Amazon1997
Joe College
Buy on Amazon2000
Little Children
Buy on Amazon2004
The Abstinence Teacher
Buy on Amazon2007
The Leftovers
Buy on Amazon2011
Mrs. Fletcher
Buy on Amazon2017
Senior Season
Buy on Amazon2011
Grade My Teacher
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Wishbones (1997), 2. Joe College (2000), 3. Little Children (2004), 4. The Abstinence Teacher (2007), 5. The Leftovers (2011), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Tom Perrotta contains 8 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Tom Perrotta. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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