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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 "Ms. Liberty Gets a Haircut" (2014) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Ms. Liberty Gets a Haircut
2014
Magnificent Pigs
2006
Clockwork Fairies
2011
The Subtler Art (With: Gabra Zackman)
2016
Carpe Glitter
2019
The Surgeon's Tale and Other Stories (With: Jeff VanderMeer)
2007
Eyes Like Sky and Coal and Moonlight
2009
Near + Far
2012
Altered America
2016
Neither Here Nor There
2016
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