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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 "Lust for Life" (1934) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Lust for Life
1934
Adversary in the House
1947
Clarence Darrow for the Defence
1949
Immortal Wife
1950
The Passionate Journey
1950
The President's Lady
1952
Love Is Eternal
1955
The Agony and the Ecstasy
1961
Those Who Love
1966
The Passions of the Mind
1971
The Greek Treasure
1975
The Origin
1980
Depths of Glory
1985
The Irving Stone Reader
1971
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