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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 Poor Relation" (1979) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Poor Relation
1979
Summer Heiress
1981
The Garden Of Azure Dragon
1986
The Unexpected American
1988
A Scandalous Bargain
1989
False Fortune
1989
Malice Domestic 9
2000
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