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
Object Lessons
Buy on Amazon1991
One True Thing
Buy on Amazon1994
Black and Blue
Buy on Amazon1998
Blessings
Buy on Amazon2002
Rise and Shine
Buy on Amazon2006
Every Last One
Buy on Amazon2010
Still Life with Bread Crumbs
Buy on Amazon2014
Miller's Valley
Buy on Amazon2016
Alternate Side
Buy on Amazon2018
After Annie
Buy on Amazon2024
More Than Enough
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Object Lessons (1991), 2. One True Thing (1994), 3. Black and Blue (1998), 4. Blessings (2002), 5. Rise and Shine (2006), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Anna Quindlen contains 11 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Anna Quindlen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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