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
Omnivores
Buy on Amazon1996
George Bush, Dark Prince of Love
Buy on Amazon2000
My Happy Life
Buy on Amazon2002
Oh Pure and Radiant Heart
Buy on Amazon2005
Everyone's Pretty
Buy on Amazon2005
Pills and Starships
Buy on Amazon2014
Mermaids in Paradise
Buy on Amazon2014
Sweet Lamb of Heaven
Buy on Amazon2016
A Children's Bible
Buy on Amazon2020
Dinosaurs
Buy on Amazon2022
We Loved It All
Buy on Amazon2024
Girl and Giraffe
Buy on Amazon2014
Love in Infant Monkeys
Buy on Amazon2009
Fight No More: Stories
Buy on Amazon2018
Atavists
Buy on Amazon2025
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Buy on Amazon1998
A Galaxy Not So Far Away
Buy on Amazon2002
Electric Literature no. 1
Buy on Amazon2009
My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Omnivores (1996), 2. George Bush, Dark Prince of Love (2000), 3. My Happy Life (2002), 4. Oh Pure and Radiant Heart (2005), 5. Everyone's Pretty (2005), and 14 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Lydia Millet contains 19 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Lydia Millet. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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