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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 "White Sand" (1998) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
White Sand
1998
Dragonsteel Prime
1999
Warbreaker
2009
The Rithmatist
2013
Snapshot
2017
The Original (With: Mary Robinette Kowal)
2020
Dragonsteel
2001
Firstborn
2008
I Hate Dragons
2010
The Eleventh Metal
2012
Dreamer
2014
Perfect State
2015
Long Chills and Case Dough
2023
Firstborn & Defending Elysium
2013
Legion and The Emperor's Soul
2013
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell; Perfect State
2015
Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts
2017
Tailored Realities
2025
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