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
The Big U
Buy on Amazon1984
Zodiac
Buy on Amazon1988
Snow Crash
Buy on Amazon1992
Interface
Buy on Amazon1994
The Diamond Age
Buy on Amazon1995
The Cobweb
Buy on Amazon1996
Cryptonomicon
Buy on Amazon1999
Anathem
Buy on Amazon2008
Reamde
Buy on Amazon2011
Seveneves
Buy on Amazon2015
The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. (With: Nicole Galland)
Buy on Amazon2017
Fall or, Dodge in Hell
Buy on Amazon2019
New Found Land: The Long Haul (With: Austin Grossman,Sean Stewart)
Buy on Amazon2021
Termination Shock
Buy on Amazon2021
Atmosphæra Incognita
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Big U (1984), 2. Zodiac (1988), 3. Snow Crash (1992), 4. Interface (1994), 5. The Diamond Age (1995), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Neal Stephenson contains 15 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Neal Stephenson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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