Brandon Sanderson Reading Order

6 books (2007–2022)

The Alcatraz series by Brandon Sanderson consists of six books published between 2007 and 2022, following publication order beginning with Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians. The series appears to be complete, with the most recent entry, Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, co-written with Janci Patterson, released in 2022. This fantasy-science fiction adventure spans the full narrative arc across all installments and should be read sequentially to fully appreciate the story's development.

Start with Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, the first of 6 books in the Alcatraz series.

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1	Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Dark Talent 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians(With: Janci Patterson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (2013–2026)

Brandon Sanderson has contributed stories to twelve different anthologies spanning fantasy, science fiction, horror, and nonfiction from 2013 through 2026. These collections should be read in publication order beginning with Dangerous Women and continuing through For Glory and Honor, with the series currently ongoing. Each anthology features works by multiple authors alongside Sanderson's contributions, making them ideal for readers seeking diverse storytelling across multiple genres.

Start with Dangerous Women, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Dangerous Women 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy #76-78 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tor.com: Selected Original Fiction, 2008-2012 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Writing Fantasy Heroes 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shadows Beneath 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Dragon Writers 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Galactic Empires 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	For Glory and Honor 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2016–2016)

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1	Arcanum Unbounded 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2015)

This two-book collection of fantasy and science fiction novellas by Brandon Sanderson was published between 2014 and 2015 and is now complete. The stories are set within Sanderson's larger Cosmere universe and can be read in publication order, which differs from their chronological timeline. Begin with Sixth of the Dusk, as this reading sequence provides the best experience for newcomers to these interconnected worlds.

Start with Sixth of the Dusk. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

27 books (1998–2025)

Brandon Sanderson's sprawling Cosmere Universe consists of 26 interconnected fantasy and science fiction works published between 1998 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. While the books are set in different worlds and can be read as standalone entries, they share an underlying magical system and universe that rewards reading them in a specific order. First-time readers should follow publication order rather than chronological order, beginning with White Sand and progressing through the various series and novellas that comprise this expanding fictional universe. The collection includes multiple interconnected story arcs, standalones, and shorter works that gradually reveal deeper connections across Sanderson's fantasy cosmos.

Start with White Sand. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

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1	White Sand 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Way of Kings Prime 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Elantris 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Final Empire 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Hope of Elantris 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Well of Ascension 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Hero of Ages 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Warbreaker 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Way of Kings 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Alloy of Law 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Emperor's Soul 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Words of Radiance 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Shadows of Self 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Edgedancer 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Bands of Mourning 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Oathbringer 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Dawnshard 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Rhythm of War 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Secret History 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Lost Metal 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Sunlit Man 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Tress of the Emerald Sea 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Yumi and the Nightmare Painter 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Wind and Truth 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Isles of the Emberdark 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2021–2023)

Brandon Sanderson's Dark One series comprises two fantasy novels published between 2021 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark One followed by Forgotten. This duology represents Sanderson's venture into darker fantasy storytelling within his broader body of work spanning multiple genres.

Start with Dark One, Book 1 and read in order.

3 books (2005–2012)

This three-book fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson spans from 2005 to 2012 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Elantris, followed by The Hope of Elantris, and concluding with The Emperor's Soul. Sanderson weaves together intricate magic systems and worldbuilding across these interconnected novels set in a richly imagined fantasy realm.

Start with Elantris and read in order.

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1	Elantris 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Hope of Elantris 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Emperor's Soul 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2023)

This three-book collection of short fiction by Brandon Sanderson spans from 2012 to 2023 and appears to be complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with H.A.R.R.E.: Heuristic Algorithm and Reasoning Response Engine, followed by Among the Apple Trees and Vetus Bellator. These standalone stories showcase Sanderson's versatility across fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres.

Start with H.A.R.R.E.: Heuristic Algorithm and Reasoning Response Engine(With: Ethan Skarstedt) and read in order.

1 book (2026–2026)

2 books (2024–2025)

Hoid's Travails is an ongoing dramatized audio adaptation series by Brandon Sanderson, currently containing two books published in 2024 and 2025. These adaptations should be read in publication order, beginning with Tress of the Emerald Sea followed by Yumi and the Nightmare Painter. The series spans Sanderson's fantasy and science fiction genres, offering dramatized versions of standalone novellas connected through the mysterious character of Hoid.

Start with Tress of the Emerald Sea [Dramatized Adaptation] and read in order.

2 books (2011–2013)

The Infinity Blade series by Brandon Sanderson consists of two complete fantasy novels published between 2011 and 2013. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Awakening followed by Redemption. This duology stands alone and does not require familiarity with other works by the author.

Start with Awakening and read in order.

41 books (1985–2025)

This ongoing anthology series spans 41 volumes published from 1985 to 2025, showcasing speculative fiction across fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. The collection features work by multiple authors, including notable contributions from Brandon Sanderson, and should be read in publication order beginning with volume one. Each installment presents stories from writers selected through the Writers of the Future competition, making this series a comprehensive record of emerging and established talent in speculative fiction over four decades.

Start with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, the first of 41 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series.

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1	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2022)

The Legion series by Brandon Sanderson consists of four books published between 2012 and 2022, following publication order. The series appears to be complete as of 2022. These fantasy and science fiction works should be read in the order they were released: Legion, Skin Deep, Lies of the Beholder, and Stephen Leeds: Death and Faxes.

Start with Legion, the first of 4 books in the Legion series.

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1	Legion 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Skin Deep 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lies of the Beholder 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Stephen Leeds: Death and Faxes 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

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1	The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

17 books (1994–2023)

The Magic: The Gathering novel series consists of 17 books published between 1994 and 2023, featuring stories set in the expansive fantasy worlds of the trading card game universe. Written by multiple authors including William R. Forstchen, Clayton Emery, and others, the series should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narratives across different planes and storylines. The series appears to be complete as of 2023, making it suitable for readers seeking a finished fantasy saga based on one of gaming's most iconic properties.

Start with Arena(By: William R. Forstchen), the first of 17 books in the Magic: The Gathering series.

#	Title
1	Arena(By: William R. Forstchen) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Whispering Woods(By: Clayton Emery) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Final Sacrifice(By: Clayton Emery) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Shattered Chains(By: Clayton Emery) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Cursed Land(By: Teri McLaren) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Prodigal Sorcerer(By: Mark Sumner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	And Peace Shall Sleep(By: Sonia Orin Lyris) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Ashes of the Sun(By: Hanovi Braddock) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Dark Legacy(By: Robert Vardeman) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Song of Time(By: Teri McLaren) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Planeswalkers' Guide to Alara(By: Doug Beyer,Jenna Helland) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Alara Unbroken(By: Doug Beyer) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Zendikar: In the Teeth of Akoum(By: Brook Steingass) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Scars of Mirrodin: The Quest for Karn(By: Robert B. Wintermute) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Children of the Nameless 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Throne of Eldraine(By: Kate Elliott) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Magic: The Gathering: The Official Cookbook(By: Jenna Helland,Victoria Rosenthal) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2006–2022)

The Mistborn series comprises eight fantasy novels published between 2006 and 2022, with the final book released in 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Final Empire and continuing through The Well of Ascension, The Hero of Ages, The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning, Secret History, and concluding with The Lost Metal. While not officially confirmed as complete, the series appears to have reached its conclusion. Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn saga blends epic fantasy with science fiction elements across its interconnected narrative spanning centuries.

Start with The Final Empire, the first of 8 books in the Mistborn series.

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1	The Final Empire 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Well of Ascension 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Hero of Ages 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Alloy of Law 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Shadows of Self 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Bands of Mourning 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Secret History 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Lost Metal 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2019)

This two-book serialization splits Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy novel Oathbringer into two parts, published in 2019 as a complete series. Read the installments in publication order, beginning with Part One and continuing to Part Two, to experience the full narrative as originally serialized.

Start with Oathbringer Part One and read in order.

#	Title
1	Oathbringer Part One 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Oathbringer Part Two 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

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1	The Most Boring Book Ever 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2013–2016)

The Reckoners series by Brandon Sanderson consists of four science fiction novels published between 2013 and 2016, with the sequence beginning with Mitosis, followed by Steelheart, Firefight, and Calamity. The series is complete and should be read in publication order for the intended narrative experience. Sanderson blends science fiction and superhero elements across this finished saga that spans multiple genres within his broader body of work.

Start with Mitosis, the first of 4 books in the Reckoners series.

#	Title
1	Mitosis 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Steelheart 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Firefight 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Calamity 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

5 books (2023–2025)

The Secret Projects series is Brandon Sanderson's collection of standalone fantasy and science fiction novellas released between 2023 and 2025. Currently consisting of five books—The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, The Sunlit Man, Tress of the Emerald Sea, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, and Isles of the Emberdark—the series remains ongoing with new entries planned. While each book can be read independently, readers should follow publication order to experience Sanderson's intentional reveals about how these worlds connect. The series showcases the author's experiments with shorter, accessible standalone stories within his broader creative universe.

Start with The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, the first of 5 books in the Secret Projects series.

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1	The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sunlit Man 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Tress of the Emerald Sea 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Yumi and the Nightmare Painter 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Isles of the Emberdark 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

15 books (1994–2025)

Brandon Sanderson's Short Stories and Novellas collection spans from 1994 to 2023 with ten entries that should be read in publication order. The series likely concludes with Moment Zero and includes fantasy, science fiction, and horror works alongside non-fiction pieces. This compilation showcases Sanderson's versatility across multiple genres and shorter narrative formats, making it ideal for readers seeking to explore his diverse creative output beyond his epic novel series.

Start with Centrifugal, the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	Centrifugal 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dragonsteel 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Firstborn 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	I Hate Dragons 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	H.A.R.R.E.: Heuristic Algorithm and Reasoning Response Engine(With: Ethan Skarstedt) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Eleventh Metal 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	River of Souls 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Dreamer 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Perfect State 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Stormlight Archive Pocket Companion 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	A Fire Within The Ways 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Long Chills and Case Dough 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Brain Dump 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Moment Zero 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Probability Approaching Zero 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2013–2025)

Brandon Sanderson's Short Story Collections series comprises five books of speculative fiction spanning fantasy, science fiction, and horror, published between 2013 and 2025. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Firstborn & Defending Elysium. Subsequent volumes include Legion and The Emperor's Soul, Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell; Perfect State, Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts, and Tailored Realities.

Start with Firstborn & Defending Elysium, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.

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1	Firstborn & Defending Elysium 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Legion and The Emperor's Soul 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell; Perfect State 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Tailored Realities 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2023)

The Skyward series by Brandon Sanderson consists of four science fiction novels published between 2018 and 2023. The books should be read in publication order: Skyward, Starsight, Cytonic, and Defiant. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

Start with Skyward, the first of 4 books in the Skyward series.

#	Title
1	Skyward 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Starsight 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cytonic 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Defiant 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2021–2021)

The Skyward Short Stories and Novellas series comprises five science fiction works published in 2021, all written by Brandon Sanderson in collaboration with Janci Patterson except for the opening entry. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Defending Elysium followed by Evershore, Hyperthief, ReDawn, and concluding with Sunreach.

Start with Defending Elysium, the first of 5 books in the Skyward Short Stories/Novellas series.

6 books (1998–2020)

Brandon Sanderson's Standalone Novels series comprises six complete works published between 1998 and 2020, spanning fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. The series includes White Sand, Dragonsteel Prime, Warbreaker, The Rithmatist, Snapshot, and The Original (cowritten with Mary Robinette Kowal). These novels are best read in publication order, beginning with White Sand, as each stands independently while showcasing Sanderson's range across different speculative fiction subgenres.

Start with White Sand, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	White Sand 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dragonsteel Prime 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Warbreaker 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Rithmatist 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Snapshot 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Original(With: Mary Robinette Kowal) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

1 book (2021–2021)

12 books (2002–2026)

The Stormlight Archive is an epic fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson comprising eight books published between 2010 and 2024, with the series currently ongoing. The Way of Kings Prime serves as the starting point, followed by the main sequence in publication order. This sprawling saga should be read sequentially as each installment builds upon the previous entries, developing complex interconnected storylines and world-building across the extended narrative.

Start with The Way of Kings Prime, the first of 8 books in the The Stormlight Archive series.

#	Title
1	The Way of Kings Prime 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Way of Kings 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Words of Radiance 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Edgedancer 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Oathbringer 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dawnshard 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Rhythm of War 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Wind and Truth 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Elsecaller 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Elsecaller / King Lopen the First of Alethkar(With: Dan Wells) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Elsecaller and King Lopen the First of Alethkar(With: Dan Wells,Erion Makuo,Isaac Stewart,Marie Seeberger) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	King Lopen the First of Alethkar 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (1990–2012)

The Wheel of Time is a 15-book epic fantasy series that began in 1990 with Robert Jordan and was completed in 2012 with Brandon Sanderson finishing the final volumes. Readers should start with The Eye of the World and proceed through the series in publication order, as each book builds directly on the previous installments. The complete saga spans over two decades of storytelling and should be read sequentially for maximum narrative impact.

Start with The Eye of the World(By: Robert Jordan), the first of 15 books in the The Wheel of Time series.

#	Title
1	The Eye of the World(By: Robert Jordan) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Great Hunt(By: Robert Jordan) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Dragon Reborn(By: Robert Jordan) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Shadow Rising(By: Robert Jordan) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Fires of Heaven(By: Robert Jordan) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Lord of Chaos(By: Robert Jordan) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Crown of Swords(By: Robert Jordan) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Strike at Shayol Ghul(By: Robert Jordan) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Path of Daggers(By: Robert Jordan) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Snow(By: Robert Jordan) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Winter's Heart(By: Robert Jordan) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Earlier-Ravens(By: Robert Jordan) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Glimmers: Prologue to Crossroads of Twilight(By: Robert Jordan) 2002
14	Crossroads of Twilight(By: Robert Jordan) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	New Spring(By: Robert Jordan) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Knife of Dreams(By: Robert Jordan) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Gathering Storm 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Towers of Midnight 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Memory of Light 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

15 books (2010–2024)

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror is an ongoing anthology series spanning 15 volumes published between 2010 and 2024. The series begins with annual editions from 2010 through 2019, then transitions to numbered volumes starting with Volume 1. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the curated dark fantasy and horror selections as they were originally presented each year.

Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.

#	Title
1	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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3 books (2009–2012)

This complete fantasy short story collection by Brandon Sanderson contains three interconnected novellas published between 2009 and 2012. The stories should be read in publication order beginning with What the Storm Means, followed by Distinctions and By Grace and Banners Fallen. These works expand the world of the Wheel of Time series with additional perspectives and narrative depth.

Start with What the Storm Means and read in order.

3 books (2016–2019)

Brandon Sanderson's White Sand is a completed graphic novel trilogy published between 2016 and 2019, adapting the author's unpublished novel of the same name. The three volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1 and continuing sequentially through Volume 3. This fantasy series is presented as a visual graphic novel format, offering a different medium for experiencing Sanderson's worldbuilding alongside the artwork.

Start with White Sand Volume 1 and read in order.

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