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
White Sand
Buy on Amazon1998
Dragonsteel Prime
1999
Warbreaker
Buy on Amazon2009
The Rithmatist
Buy on Amazon2013
Snapshot
Buy on Amazon2017
The Original (With: Mary Robinette Kowal)
Buy on Amazon2020
Dragonsteel
Buy on Amazon2001
Firstborn
Buy on Amazon2008
I Hate Dragons
2010
The Eleventh Metal
Buy on Amazon2012
Dreamer
Buy on Amazon2014
Perfect State
Buy on Amazon2015
Long Chills and Case Dough
Buy on Amazon2023
Firstborn & Defending Elysium
Buy on Amazon2013
Legion and The Emperor's Soul
Buy on Amazon2013
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell; Perfect State
Buy on Amazon2015
Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts
Buy on Amazon2017
Tailored Realities
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. White Sand (1998), 2. Dragonsteel Prime (1999), 3. Warbreaker (2009), 4. The Rithmatist (2013), 5. Snapshot (2017), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Brandon Sanderson contains 18 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Brandon Sanderson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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