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
Anything Can Happen on the River
Buy on Amazon1934
Mademoiselle Misfortune
Buy on Amazon1936
Baby Island
Buy on Amazon1937
All Over Town
Buy on Amazon1939
Lad with a Whistle
Buy on Amazon1941
Buffalo Coat
Buy on Amazon1944
Harps in the Wind
Buy on Amazon1947
Narcissa Whitman
Buy on Amazon1950
Stopover
Buy on Amazon1951
The Highly Trained Dogs of Professor Petit
Buy on Amazon1953
The Headland
Buy on Amazon1955
The Pink Motel
Buy on Amazon1959
Strangers in the Forest
Buy on Amazon1959
Chateau Saint Barnabe
Buy on Amazon1963
Snow in the River
Buy on Amazon1964
Andy Buckram's Tin Men
Buy on Amazon1966
Winter Cottage
Buy on Amazon1968
The Bad Times Of Irma Baumlein
Buy on Amazon1972
The Bellini Look
Buy on Amazon1976
Four Girls on a Homestead
Buy on Amazon1977
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Anything Can Happen on the River (1934), 2. Mademoiselle Misfortune (1936), 3. Baby Island (1937), 4. All Over Town (1939), 5. Lad with a Whistle (1941), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Carol Ryrie Brink contains 20 books. The series began in 1934 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Carol Ryrie Brink. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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