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
The Borrower
Buy on Amazon2011
The Hundred-Year House
Buy on Amazon2014
The Great Believers
Buy on Amazon2018
I Have Some Questions For You
Buy on Amazon2023
Music for Wartime
Buy on Amazon2015
Real Unreal
Buy on Amazon2010
Astoria to Zion
Buy on Amazon2013
New Stories from the Midwest: 2012
Buy on Amazon2013
Between the Covers
Buy on Amazon2018
Growing Up Chicago
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Borrower (2011), 2. The Hundred-Year House (2014), 3. The Great Believers (2018), 4. I Have Some Questions For You (2023), 5. Music for Wartime (2015), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Rebecca Makkai contains 10 books. The series began in 2011 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Rebecca Makkai. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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