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
First Light
Buy on Amazon2007
When You Reach Me
Buy on Amazon2009
Liar & Spy
Buy on Amazon2012
Goodbye Stranger
Buy on Amazon2015
Bob (With: Wendy Mass)
Buy on Amazon2018
The List of Things That Will Not Change
Buy on Amazon2020
The Lost Library (With: Wendy Mass)
Buy on Amazon2023
The Experiment
Buy on Amazon2025
Guys Read: A Day In the Life (With: Shaun Tan)
Buy on Amazon2013
Guys Read: Plan B
Buy on Amazon2013
Who Done It?
Buy on Amazon2013
Other Worlds
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. First Light (2007), 2. When You Reach Me (2009), 3. Liar & Spy (2012), 4. Goodbye Stranger (2015), 5. Bob (With: Wendy Mass) (2018), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Rebecca Stead contains 12 books. The series began in 2007 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Rebecca Stead. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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