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
Ghost Talkers
Buy on Amazon2016
The Original (With: Brandon Sanderson)
Buy on Amazon2020
The Spare Man
Buy on Amazon2022
Evil Robot Monkey
Buy on Amazon2008
First Flight
Buy on Amazon2009
For Want of a Nail
Buy on Amazon2011
Kiss Me Twice
Buy on Amazon2012
A Fire in the Heavens
Buy on Amazon2014
The Escapement of Blackledge
Buy on Amazon2016
Forest of Memory
Buy on Amazon2016
Marginalia
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ghost Talkers (2016), 2. The Original (With: Brandon Sanderson) (2020), 3. The Spare Man (2022), 4. Evil Robot Monkey (2008), 5. First Flight (2009), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Mary Robinette Kowal contains 11 books. The series began in 2016 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Mary Robinette Kowal. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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