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 Ticket to Ride
Buy on Amazon2008
The Paris Wife
Buy on Amazon2011
Circling the Sun
Buy on Amazon2015
Love and Ruin
Buy on Amazon2018
When the Stars Go Dark
Buy on Amazon2021
Skylark
Buy on Amazon2026
A Mind of Her Own
Buy on Amazon2019
Less of Her
Buy on Amazon1999
Stumble, Gorgeous
Buy on Amazon2005
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Ticket to Ride (2008), 2. The Paris Wife (2011), 3. Circling the Sun (2015), 4. Love and Ruin (2018), 5. When the Stars Go Dark (2021), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Paula McLain contains 9 books. The series began in 2008 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Paula McLain. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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