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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 "The Monkey's Wrench" (1978) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Monkey's Wrench
1978
If Not Now, When?
1982
The Magic Paint
2011
Shema
1981
Collected Poems
1981
The Survivor
1988
The Sixth Day And Other Tales
1966
The Periodic Table
1975
The Mirror Maker
1986
A Tranquil Star
1988
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