12 Standalones

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35 participants (313 books)

01 Jan 2025—31 Dec 2025

Overview

In the world of fiction writing, especially fantasy and romance, it's so easy to accidently get locked into a new series. Let's take time to read standalones this year! 

Challenge Books

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I'll Get Back to You by Becca Grischow

I'll Get Back to You

Becca Grischow

306 pages • 2024 • 8 editions

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas

Birthday Girl

Penelope Douglas

404 pages • 2018 • 78 editions

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fiction contemporary romance emotional medium-paced
The Midnight Arrow by Zoey Draven

The Midnight Arrow

Zoey Draven

236 pages • 2024 • 6 editions

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fiction fantasy romance emotional mysterious medium-paced
Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone

Maybe This Time

Cara Bastone

5h 45m • 2024 • 1 edition

fiction romance science fiction funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
You Killed Me First by John Marrs

You Killed Me First

John Marrs

381 pages • 2025 • 11 editions

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

Kristin Hannah

570 pages • 2015 • 179 editions

fiction historical emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

Legends & Lattes #1

Legends & Lattes

Travis Baldree

7h 18m • 2022 • 140 editions

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
The Earl Meets His Match by TJ Alexander

The Earl Meets His Match

TJ Alexander

322 pages • 2025 • 16 editions

fiction historical lgbtqia+ romance emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Blue Hunger by Viola Di Grado

Blue Hunger

Viola Di Grado

224 pages • 2022 • 12 editions

fiction lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
City of Thieves by David Benioff

City of Thieves

David Benioff

258 pages • 2008 • 49 editions

fiction historical emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced