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
Please Look After Mom
Buy on Amazon2008
I'll Be Right There
Buy on Amazon2010
The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness
Buy on Amazon2015
The Court Dancer
Buy on Amazon2018
Violets
Buy on Amazon2022
I Went To See My Father
Buy on Amazon2023
All Walls Collapse: Stories of Separation
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Please Look After Mom (2008), 2. I'll Be Right There (2010), 3. The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness (2015), 4. The Court Dancer (2018), 5. Violets (2022), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Shin Kyung-sook contains 7 books. The series began in 2008 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Shin Kyung-sook. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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