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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "The Island of the World" (2007) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Island of the World
2007
Theophilos
2010
The Father's Tale
2011
Voyage to Alpha Centauri
2013
The Fool of New York City
2016
The Lighthouse
2020
The Sabbatical
2021
By the Rivers of Babylon
2022
Letter to the Future
2025
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