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 Good Mother
Buy on Amazon1986
Family Pictures
Buy on Amazon1990
For Love
Buy on Amazon1993
The Distinguished Guest
Buy on Amazon1995
While I Was Gone
Buy on Amazon1999
The World Below
Buy on Amazon2001
Lost in the Forest
Buy on Amazon2005
The Senator's Wife
Buy on Amazon2008
The Lake Shore Limited
Buy on Amazon2010
The Arsonist
Buy on Amazon2014
Monogamy
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Good Mother (1986), 2. Family Pictures (1990), 3. For Love (1993), 4. The Distinguished Guest (1995), 5. While I Was Gone (1999), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Sue Miller contains 11 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Sue Miller. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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