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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 "Notes from a Liar and Her Dog" (2001) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Notes from a Liar and Her Dog
2001

If a Tree Falls at Lunch Break / If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
2007

No Passengers Beyond This Point
2010

Chasing Secrets
2015

The Monkey's Secret
2015

One-Third Nerd
2019

Orphan Eleven
2020

The Snake Mafia
2011
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