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Standalone Novels

by Brit Bennett

2 books Started 2016 Latest 2020
Publication Reading Order

The Standalone Novels is a Literary Fiction / Contemporary Fiction series by Brit Bennett, made up of 2 books published between 2016 and 2020. It begins with The Mothers (2016), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Vanishing Half (2020), spanning 4 years of storytelling.

2books
4years active
2decades
~4yrs between books
2020latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 The Mothers 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
2 The Vanishing HalfLatest 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Standalone Novels series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Standalone Novels series?

Start with The Mothers (2016), the first book in the Standalone Novels series by Brit Bennett. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Standalone Novels series?

There are 2 books in the Standalone Novels series by Brit Bennett, published between 2016 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Standalone Novels series is The Mothers, published in 2016 by Brit Bennett.

What is the latest book in the Standalone Novels series?

The most recent book in the Standalone Novels series is The Vanishing Half (2020) by Brit Bennett.

Brit Bennett is a New York Times bestselling author whose debut novel The Mothers established her as a major literary voice. Her novels explore themes of identity, family secrets, and the long shadows cast by individual choices on generations, written with lyrical prose and psychological depth.

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