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
In the Drift
Buy on Amazon1984
Vacuum Flowers
Buy on Amazon1987
Stations of the Tide
Buy on Amazon1991
Jack Faust
Buy on Amazon1997
Bones of the Earth
Buy on Amazon2002
The Man Who Met Picasso
Buy on Amazon1982
Dogfight (in Omni) (With: William Gibson)
Buy on Amazon1985
The Edge of the World
Buy on Amazon1989
Griffin's Egg
Buy on Amazon1991
The Changeling\'s Tale
Buy on Amazon1994
Walking Out (in Asimov's)
Buy on Amazon1995
Radio Waves
Buy on Amazon1995
The Dead (in Starlight 1)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Very Pulse of the Machine (in The Best of...)
Buy on Amazon1998
Wild Minds (in The Best of...)
Buy on Amazon1998
Radiant Doors (in The Best of...)
Buy on Amazon1998
Ancient Engines (in Asimov's)
Buy on Amazon1999
Scherzo with Tyrannosaur (in Asimov's)
Buy on Amazon1999
The Raggle Taggle Gypsy-O
Buy on Amazon2000
'Hello,' Said the Stick
Buy on Amazon2002
The Little Cat Laughed to See Such Sport
Buy on Amazon2002
Slow Life
Buy on Amazon2002
Legions in Time
Buy on Amazon2003
Lord Weary’s Empire
Buy on Amazon2006
A Small Room in Koboldtown
Buy on Amazon2007
From Babel’s Fall’n Glory We Fled
Buy on Amazon2008
Zeppelin City
Buy on Amazon2011
The Trains That Climb the Winter Tree
Buy on Amazon2011
The Dala Horse
Buy on Amazon2016
Annie Without Crow
Buy on Amazon2021
The Star-Bear
Buy on Amazon2023
Gravity's Angels
Buy on Amazon1991
Cigar-Box Faust and Other Miniatures
Buy on Amazon1991
Tales of Old Earth
Buy on Amazon1992
A Geography of Unknown Lands
Buy on Amazon1997
Moon Dogs
Buy on Amazon2000
Michael Swanwick's Field Guide to Mesozoic Megafauna
Buy on Amazon2004
The Periodic Table of Science Fiction
Buy on Amazon2005
The Dog Said Bow-Wow
Buy on Amazon2007
The Best of Michael Swanwick
Buy on Amazon2008
Not So Much, Said the Cat
Buy on Amazon2016
The Universe Box
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. In the Drift (1984), 2. Vacuum Flowers (1987), 3. Stations of the Tide (1991), 4. Jack Faust (1997), 5. Bones of the Earth (2002), and 37 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Michael Swanwick contains 42 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Michael Swanwick. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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