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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Pigs Might Fly" (1986) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Pigs Might Fly
1986
The Best Kept Secret
1988
Something Special
1991
Bob The Builder & The Elves
1998
The Julia Tapes
1999
The Shop at Hoopers Bend
2017
His Name Was Walter
2018
The Glimme
2020
Eliza Vanda's Button Box
2021
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