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
Close Relations
Buy on Amazon1980
Almost Paradise
Buy on Amazon1984
Shining Through
Buy on Amazon1988
Magic Hour
Buy on Amazon1991
After All These Years
Buy on Amazon1993
Lily White
Buy on Amazon1996
Red, White and Blue
Buy on Amazon1998
Any Place I Hang My Hat
Buy on Amazon2004
Past Perfect
Buy on Amazon2007
As Husbands Go
Buy on Amazon2010
Goldberg Variations
Buy on Amazon2012
A Hint of Strangeness
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Close Relations (1980), 2. Almost Paradise (1984), 3. Shining Through (1988), 4. Magic Hour (1991), 5. After All These Years (1993), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Susan Isaacs contains 12 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Susan Isaacs. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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