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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 "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water" (1987) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
1987
The Crown of Columbus (With: Louise Erdrich)
1991
Sees Behind Trees
1996
The Window (With: Ken Robbins)
1997
Cloud Chamber
1997
Morning Girl
1990
Working Men: Stories
1993
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