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.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | |||
| 1 | Miracle at St. Anna | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Song Yet Sung ★ NYT 1w · peaked #31 🏆 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 ★ NYT 1w · peaked #25 🏆 National Book Award 2013Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 4 | Deacon King Kong ★ NYT 4w · peaked #7 🏆 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 ★ NYT 37w · peaked #2 🏆 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.