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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 "Crowning Design" (1984) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Crowning Design
1984
Ryan's Hand
1984
Aly's House
1985
Tumbleweeds
2012
Titans
2016
Dragonfly
2019
April Storm
2024
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