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
Ghost Country
Buy on Amazon1988
Bleeding Kansas
Buy on Amazon2007
Taste of Life
Buy on Amazon2017
A Taste of Life and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1995
Love & Other Crimes: Stories
Buy on Amazon2020
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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