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
Big Trouble
Buy on Amazon1999
Tricky Business
Buy on Amazon2002
The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog
Buy on Amazon2006
Science Fair (With: Ridley Pearson)
Buy on Amazon2008
Lunatics (With: Alan Zweibel)
Buy on Amazon2012
Insane City
Buy on Amazon2013
Plane of Thought
Buy on Amazon2017
Swamp Story
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Big Trouble (1999), 2. Tricky Business (2002), 3. The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog (2006), 4. Science Fair (With: Ridley Pearson) (2008), 5. Lunatics (With: Alan Zweibel) (2012), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Dave Barry contains 8 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Dave Barry. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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