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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 "Mean Mode Median" (2004) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Mean Mode Median
2004
Three Things About Me
2006
Light Reading
2008
Skein Island
2015
The Loosening Skin
2018
Greensmith
2020
Skyward Inn
2021
Three Eight One
2024
City of All Seasons (With: Oliver K. Langmead)
2025
The Beauty
2014
The Arrival of Missives
2016
Witchcraft in the Harem
2013
From The Neck Up
2020
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