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
We the Living
Buy on Amazon1936
Anthem
Buy on Amazon1938
The Fountainhead
Buy on Amazon1943
Ideal
Buy on Amazon2015
The Early Ayn Rand
Buy on Amazon1984
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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