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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 "A Summer to Die" (1977) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Summer to Die
1977
Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye
1978
Autumn Street
1980
Taking Care of Terrific
1983
Us and Uncle Fraud
1984
Rabble Starkey
1987
Road Ahead
1987
Number the Stars
1989
New Windmills
1989
Handle with Care
1993
Stay!: Keeper's Story
1997
The Silent Boy
2003
Gossamer
2006
The Birthday Ball
2010
Bless This Mouse
2011
The Windeby Puzzle
2023
Tree. Table. Book.
2024
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