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Standalone Novels

by James McBride

5 books Started 2002 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Standalone Novels is a Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction series by James McBride, made up of 5 books published between 2002 and 2023. It begins with Miracle at St. Anna (2002), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (2023), spanning 21 years of storytelling.

5books
21years active
3decades
~5.3yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Miracle at St. Anna 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Song Yet Sung 🏆 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award 2009Dayton Literary Peace Prize 2009Full award history → 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
3 The Good Lord Bird 🏆 National Book Award 2013Full award history → 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
4 Deacon King Kong 🏆 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award 2021Dayton Literary Peace Prize 2021Kirkus Prize 2020Full award history → 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Heaven & Earth Grocery StoreLatest 🏆 Kirkus Prize 2023Full award history → 2023 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 Miracle at St. Anna (2002), the first book in the Standalone Novels series by James McBride. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Standalone Novels series?

There are 5 books in the Standalone Novels series by James McBride, published between 2002 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Standalone Novels series is Miracle at St. Anna, published in 2002 by James McBride.

What is the latest book in the Standalone Novels series?

The most recent book in the Standalone Novels series is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (2023) by James McBride.

James McBride is a National Book Award-winning author and journalist whose powerful novels explore American history through the lens of race, family, and identity. His work bridges memoir and fiction, creating deeply human stories that resonate with contemporary relevance while honoring historical truth.

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