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
Hard Laughter
Buy on Amazon1979
Rosie
Buy on Amazon1983
Joe Jones
Buy on Amazon1986
All New People
Buy on Amazon1989
Crooked Little Heart
Buy on Amazon1997
Blue Shoe
Buy on Amazon2002
Imperfect Birds
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Hard Laughter (1979), 2. Rosie (1983), 3. Joe Jones (1986), 4. All New People (1989), 5. Crooked Little Heart (1997), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Anne Lamott contains 7 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Anne Lamott. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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