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
Ria (As:)
Buy on Amazon1947
Carola (As:)
Buy on Amazon1948
Atomsk (As:)
Buy on Amazon1949
Quest of the Three Worlds
Buy on Amazon1965
Scanners Live in Vain
Buy on Amazon1950
The Game of Rat and Dragon
Buy on Amazon1955
The Lady Who Sailed the Soul
Buy on Amazon1960
Mother Hitton's Littul Kittons
Buy on Amazon1961
On the Storm Planet
Buy on Amazon1965
On the Sand Planet
Buy on Amazon1965
Three to a Given Star
Buy on Amazon1965
The Store Of Heart's Desire
Buy on Amazon2022
On the Gem Planet
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ria (As:) (1947), 2. Carola (As:) (1948), 3. Atomsk (As:) (1949), 4. Quest of the Three Worlds (1965), 5. Scanners Live in Vain (1950), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Cordwainer Smith contains 13 books. The series began in 1947 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Cordwainer Smith. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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