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
Reproduction Is the Flaw of Love
Buy on Amazon2004
A Friend of the Family
Buy on Amazon2009
The Explanation for Everything
Buy on Amazon2013
Our Short History
Buy on Amazon2017
We Must Not Think of Ourselves
Buy on Amazon2023
A Dog in Georgia
Buy on Amazon2025
The Best of Animals
Buy on Amazon2003
Who Can Save Us Now?
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Reproduction Is the Flaw of Love (2004), 2. A Friend of the Family (2009), 3. The Explanation for Everything (2013), 4. Our Short History (2017), 5. We Must Not Think of Ourselves (2023), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Lauren Grodstein contains 8 books. The series began in 2004 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Lauren Grodstein. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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