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
Axolotl Double A-1
Buy on Amazon1986
Land of Dreams
Buy on Amazon1987
The Magic Spectacles
Buy on Amazon1991
Home Before Dark
Buy on Amazon2000
The Man in the Moon
Buy on Amazon2003
The Knights of the Cornerstone
Buy on Amazon2008
The Shadow on the Doorstep
Buy on Amazon2009
Paper Dragons
Buy on Amazon1985
The Better Boy
Buy on Amazon1991
Old Curiosity Shop
Buy on Amazon1999
His Own Back Yard
Buy on Amazon2001
13 Phantasms
Buy on Amazon2000
In for a Penny
Buy on Amazon2003
Metamorphosis
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Axolotl Double A-1 (1986), 2. Land of Dreams (1987), 3. The Magic Spectacles (1991), 4. Home Before Dark (2000), 5. The Man in the Moon (2003), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by James P. Blaylock contains 14 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by James P. Blaylock. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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