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
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Buy on Amazon1943
Tomorrow Will Be Better
Buy on Amazon1948
Maggie-Now
Buy on Amazon1950
Joy in the Morning
Buy on Amazon1963
Wednesdays and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1943), 2. Tomorrow Will Be Better (1948), 3. Maggie-Now (1950), 4. Joy in the Morning (1963), 5. Wednesdays and Other Stories (2013). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Betty Smith contains 5 books. The series began in 1943 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Betty Smith. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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