Standalone Books in Order

5
Books
1988
First Book
2020
Latest Book
33
Years

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

1

Ghost Country

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1988

2

Bleeding Kansas

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2007

3

Taste of Life

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2017

4

A Taste of Life and Other Stories

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1995

5

Love & Other Crimes: Stories

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2020

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ghost Country (1988), 2. Bleeding Kansas (2007), 3. Taste of Life (2017), 4. A Taste of Life and Other Stories (1995), 5. Love & Other Crimes: Stories (2020). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Sara Paretsky contains 5 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Sara Paretsky. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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