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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 "Monkey Grip" (1977) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Monkey Grip
1977
Moving Out (With: Jan Sardi,JenniferGiles)
1983
The Children's Bach
1984
Cosmo Cosmolino
1992
The Spare Room
2008
Postcards from Surfers
1981
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