Standalone Books in Order

5
Books
1936
First Book
1984
Latest Book
49
Years

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

1

We the Living

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1936

2

1938

3

The Fountainhead

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1943

4

2015

5

The Early Ayn Rand

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1984

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. We the Living (1936), 2. Anthem (1938), 3. The Fountainhead (1943), 4. Ideal (2015), 5. The Early Ayn Rand (1984). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Ayn Rand contains 5 books. The series began in 1936 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Ayn Rand. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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