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
Shiva Dancing
Buy on Amazon1998
Sharmila's Book
Buy on Amazon1999
Darjeeling
Buy on Amazon2002
Pastries of Desserts and Discoveries
Buy on Amazon2003
Tulip Season:A Mitra Basu Mystery
Buy on Amazon2012
Goddess of Fire
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Shiva Dancing (1998), 2. Sharmila's Book (1999), 3. Darjeeling (2002), 4. Pastries of Desserts and Discoveries (2003), 5. Tulip Season:A Mitra Basu Mystery (2012), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Bharti Kirchner contains 6 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Bharti Kirchner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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