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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 Impressionist" (2002) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Impressionist
2002

Transmission
2004

My Revolutions
2007

Gods Without Men
2011

Memory Palace
2013

White Tears
2017

Red Pill
2020

Blue Ruin
2024

Noise
2005

Writing on the Edge
2010

One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1
2011

Granta 124: Travel
2013
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