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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 "Another Roadside Attraction" (1971) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Another Roadside Attraction
1971
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
1976
Still Life with Woodpecker
1980
Jitterbug Perfume
1984
Skinny Legs and All
1990
Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas
1994
Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates
2000
Villa Incognito
2003
Wild Ducks Flying Backward
2005
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