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
In the City by the Sea
Buy on Amazon1998
Salt and Saffron
Buy on Amazon2000
Kartography
Buy on Amazon2001
Broken Verses
Buy on Amazon2005
Burnt Shadows
Buy on Amazon2009
A God in Every Stone
Buy on Amazon2014
Home Fire
Buy on Amazon2017
Best of Friends
Buy on Amazon2022
The Lover's Tale
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. In the City by the Sea (1998), 2. Salt and Saffron (2000), 3. Kartography (2001), 4. Broken Verses (2005), 5. Burnt Shadows (2009), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Kamila Shamsie contains 9 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Kamila Shamsie. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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