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 Gaze
Buy on Amazon1999
The Flea Palace
Buy on Amazon2002
The Saint of Incipient Insanities
Buy on Amazon2004
The Bastard of Istanbul
Buy on Amazon2006
The Forty Rules of Love
Buy on Amazon2009
Honour
Buy on Amazon2012
The Architect's Apprentice
Buy on Amazon2013
Three Daughters of Eve
Buy on Amazon2016
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World
Buy on Amazon2019
The Island of Missing Trees
Buy on Amazon2021
There Are Rivers in the Sky
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Gaze (1999), 2. The Flea Palace (2002), 3. The Saint of Incipient Insanities (2004), 4. The Bastard of Istanbul (2006), 5. The Forty Rules of Love (2009), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Elif Shafak contains 11 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Elif Shafak. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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