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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 "Appointment in Samarra" (1934) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Appointment in Samarra
1934
Butterfield 8
1935
A Rage to Live
1949
The Farmer's Hotel
1953
Ten North Frederick
1955
A Family Party
1957
From the Terrace
1958
Ourselves to Know
1960
The Big Laugh
1962
Elizabeth Appleton
1963
The Lockwood Concern
1965
The Instrument
1969
Lovey Childs
1969
The Ewings
1972
The Second Ewings
1977
The Doctor's Son
1935
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