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
Where Yesterday Lives
Buy on Amazon1998
When Joy Came to Stay
Buy on Amazon2000
On Every Side
Buy on Amazon2001
Oceans Apart
Buy on Amazon2002
Divine
Buy on Amazon2006
Like Dandelion Dust
Buy on Amazon2006
Between Sundays
Buy on Amazon2007
Shades of Blue
Buy on Amazon2008
Unlocked
Buy on Amazon2009
The Chance
Buy on Amazon2013
Fifteen Minutes
Buy on Amazon2013
A Distant Shore
Buy on Amazon2021
Just Once
Buy on Amazon2023
The Christmas Ring
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Where Yesterday Lives (1998), 2. When Joy Came to Stay (2000), 3. On Every Side (2001), 4. Oceans Apart (2002), 5. Divine (2006), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Karen Kingsbury contains 14 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Karen Kingsbury. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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