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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 "Night Ward" (1960) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Night Ward
1960
Bamboo Ward
1962
The Rabbi
1965
The Death Committee
1969
The Jerusalem Diamond
1979
The Last Jew
1999
The Winemaker
2006
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