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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Houdini Box
Buy on Amazon1991
The Robot King
Buy on Amazon1995
The Boy of a Thousand Faces
Buy on Amazon2000
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Buy on Amazon2007
Wonder Struck
Buy on Amazon2011
The Marvels
Buy on Amazon2015
Baby Monkey, Private Eye
Buy on Amazon2018
Kaleidoscope
Buy on Amazon2021
Big Tree
Buy on Amazon2023
Run Away with Me
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Houdini Box (1991), 2. The Robot King (1995), 3. The Boy of a Thousand Faces (2000), 4. The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007), 5. Wonder Struck (2011), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Brian Selznick contains 10 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Brian Selznick. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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