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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 "Arts and Sciences" (1988) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Arts and Sciences
1988
Aurora 7
1991
Henry and Clara
1994
Dewey Defeats Truman
1997
Two Moons
2000
Bandbox
2004
Fellow Travelers
2007
Watergate
2012
Finale
2015
Landfall
2019
Up With the Sun
2023
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