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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 "Easy Answers" (1982) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Easy Answers
1982
The Silent Partner
1985
Mendocino
1988
As Good As It Gets
1992
Old Wives' Tale
2007
Where's the Harm?
1999
Murder, She Did
2014
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