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
Return of the Jedi: The Storybook Based on the Movie
Buy on Amazon1983
Tarzan, King of Apes
Buy on Amazon1983
The Dune Storybook
Buy on Amazon1984
Ladyhawke
Buy on Amazon1985
Return to Oz
Buy on Amazon1985
Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome
Buy on Amazon1985
Santa Claus the Movie Storybook
Buy on Amazon1985
Willow
Buy on Amazon1988
Lost in Space Novelization
Buy on Amazon1998
Cowboys and Aliens
Buy on Amazon2011
47 Ronin
Buy on Amazon2012
Ladysmith
Buy on Amazon2012
Eyes of Amber and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1977
Fireship
Buy on Amazon1978
Phoenix in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1985
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Return of the Jedi: The Storybook Based on the Movie (1983), 2. Tarzan, King of Apes (1983), 3. The Dune Storybook (1984), 4. Ladyhawke (1985), 5. Return to Oz (1985), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Joan Vinge contains 15 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Joan Vinge. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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