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
Ellen Foster
Buy on Amazon1987
A Virtuous Woman
Buy on Amazon1989
A Cure for Dreams
Buy on Amazon1991
Charms for the Easy Life
Buy on Amazon1993
Sights Unseen
Buy on Amazon1995
On the Occasion of My Last Afternoon
Buy on Amazon1998
Divining Women
Buy on Amazon2004
The Life All Around Me By Ellen Foster
Buy on Amazon2005
The Lunatics Ball
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ellen Foster (1987), 2. A Virtuous Woman (1989), 3. A Cure for Dreams (1991), 4. Charms for the Easy Life (1993), 5. Sights Unseen (1995), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Kaye Gibbons contains 9 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Kaye Gibbons. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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