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
The Pleasing Hour
Buy on Amazon1999
The English Teacher
Buy on Amazon2005
Father of the Rain
Buy on Amazon2010
Euphoria
Buy on Amazon2014
Writers and Lovers
Buy on Amazon2020
Five Tuesdays in Winter
Buy on Amazon2021
Heart the Lover
Buy on Amazon2025
Ploughshares: Fall 2005
Buy on Amazon2005
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Pleasing Hour (1999), 2. The English Teacher (2005), 3. Father of the Rain (2010), 4. Euphoria (2014), 5. Writers and Lovers (2020), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Lily King contains 8 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Lily King. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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