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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 "Foreign Bodies" (1990) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Foreign Bodies
1990
A Private Place
1991
A Vicious Circle
1996
In a Dark Wood
2000
Love in Idleness
2003
Hearts and Minds
2009
The Lie of the Land
2017
The Golden Rule
2020
Great Escapes
2008
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