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 Secret Life of Bees
Buy on Amazon2001
The Mermaid Chair
Buy on Amazon2004
The Invention of Wings
Buy on Amazon2014
The Book of Longings
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Secret Life of Bees (2001), 2. The Mermaid Chair (2004), 3. The Invention of Wings (2014), 4. The Book of Longings (2020). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Sue Monk Kidd contains 4 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Sue Monk Kidd. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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