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
Crossing Blood
Buy on Amazon1992
Balls
Buy on Amazon1998
Verbena
Buy on Amazon2002
As Hot as It Was You Ought to Thank Me
Buy on Amazon2005
Eat, Drink, and Be From Mississippi
Buy on Amazon2008
Pretending the Bed is a Raft
Buy on Amazon1997
Walking on Water and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1996
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Crossing Blood (1992), 2. Balls (1998), 3. Verbena (2002), 4. As Hot as It Was You Ought to Thank Me (2005), 5. Eat, Drink, and Be From Mississippi (2008), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Nanci Kincaid contains 7 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Nanci Kincaid. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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