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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 Anniversary" (1996) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Anniversary
1996
The Travellers
1997
A Running Tide
1998
Mere Incidents of War
1999
The Testament of Mariam
2009
This Rough Ocean
2015
Envy
2014
A Mutual Silence
2014
The Scent of Oranges
2014
The Secret of Santa Fabriata
2014
A Walk in the Woods
2014
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