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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 "The Magic Cup" (1979) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Magic Cup
1979
Death in April
1980
The Cardinal Sins
1981
God Game
1986
The Final Planet
1987
All About Women
1989
Fall from Grace
1993
White Smoke
1996
Star Bright!
1997
The Priestly Sins
2004
The Senator and the Priest
2006
Home for Christmas
2009
The Sense of Love
1992
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