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
Fanny
Buy on Amazon1980
Serenissima / Shylock's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1987
Any Woman's Blues
Buy on Amazon1989
Inventing Memory / Of Blessed Memory
Buy on Amazon1997
Sappho's Leap
Buy on Amazon2003
Fruits and Vegetables
Buy on Amazon1971
Half-Lives
Buy on Amazon1973
Here Comes and Other Poems
Buy on Amazon1975
Loveroot
Buy on Amazon1975
The Poetry of Erica Jong
Buy on Amazon1976
Selected Poems, Volume 1
Buy on Amazon1978
At the Edge of the Body
Buy on Amazon1979
Selected Poems, Volume 2
Buy on Amazon1980
Ordinary Miracles
Buy on Amazon1983
Becoming Light
Buy on Amazon1991
Love Comes First
Buy on Amazon2009
The World Began with Yes
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Fanny (1980), 2. Serenissima / Shylock's Daughter (1987), 3. Any Woman's Blues (1989), 4. Inventing Memory / Of Blessed Memory (1997), 5. Sappho's Leap (2003), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Erica Jong contains 17 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Erica Jong. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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