Brandon Sanderson books in order

All 39 books by Brandon Sanderson in order of publication (2005 to 2026), with a one-line summary of each and where to start.

39 books2005 to 2026

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Elantris (2005)

A dead prince, a widowed bride, and a doubting priest fight for a cursed city's soul.

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In order of publication

All Brandon Sanderson books

  1. Elantris

    2005Start hereCosmere series

    A dead prince, a widowed bride, and a doubting priest fight for a cursed city's soul.

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  2. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

    2007Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series

    Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is a juvenile novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson, published in October 2007 by Scholastic Press.

  3. Mistborn: The Well of Ascension

    2007Cosmere series

    Winning the empire was easy. Surviving the peace is the siege.

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  4. Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones

    2008Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series

    Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones is a juvenile fiction novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson, published in November 2008 by Scholastic Press.

  5. Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia

    2009Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series

    Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia is a juvenile fiction novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson, originally published in October 2009 by Scholastic Press.

  6. The Gathering Storm

    2009The Wheel of Time series

    A broken savior learns to laugh again while a prisoner rebuilds a shattered Tower.

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  7. Warbreaker

    2009

    Warbreaker is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson.

  8. Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens

    2010Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series

    Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens is a juvenile fiction novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson, published in December 2010 by Scholastic Press.

  9. The Way of Kings

    2010The Stormlight Archive series

    A slave with a spear, a king's assassin, and a scholar's theft — the storm is coming for them all.

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  10. Towers of Midnight

    2010The Wheel of Time series

    Mat loses an eye to save Moiraine; Perrin fights wolves' war; Egwene breaks Mesaana.

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  11. Legion

    2012Legion series series

    Novella by Brandon Sanderson.

  12. The Emperor's Soul

    2012

    The Emperor's Soul is a fantasy novella written by American author Brandon Sanderson.

  13. A Memory of Light

    2013The Wheel of Time series

    The Last Battle begins: every army, every hero, one dawn.

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  14. Mitosis

    2013The Reckoners series

    2013 novelette by Brandon Sanderson.

  15. Steelheart

    2013The Reckoners series

    2013 novel by Brandon Sanderson.

  16. The Rithmatist

    2013Rithmatist series series

    Novel by Brandon Sanderson.

  17. Words of Radiance

    2014The Stormlight Archive series

    An assassin hunts a king; a slave becomes a knight; a storm that never ends begins.

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  18. Firefight

    2015The Reckoners series

    2015 novel by Brandon Sanderson.

  19. Calamity

    2016The Reckoners series

    2016 novel by Brandon Sanderson.

  20. Edgedancer

    2016The Stormlight Archive series

    2016 novella by Brandon Sanderson.

  21. Secret History

    2016

    Novel by Brandon Sanderson.

  22. Oathbringer

    2017The Stormlight Archive series

    A warlord's buried sins rise with the storm—and he must choose unity over vengeance.

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  23. Snapshot

    2017

    Snapshot is a novella by American author Brandon Sanderson published in 2017.

  24. Children of the Nameless

    2018

    Novel by Brandon Sanderson.

  25. Skyward

    2018Skyward series series

    Skyward is a 2018 young adult science fiction novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson.

  26. Starsight

    2019Skyward series series

    Starsight is a 2019 young adult science fiction novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson.

  27. Dawnshard

    2020The Stormlight Archive series

    2020 novella by Brandon Sanderson.

  28. Rhythm of War

    2020The Stormlight Archive series

    A tower falls, a god dies, and a broken soldier learns he cannot save everyone.

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  29. Cytonic

    2021Skyward series series

    Cytonic is a 2021 young adult science fiction novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson.

  30. Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians

    2022Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series

    2022 juvenile fiction novel by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson.

  31. Defiant

    2023Skyward series series

    Novel by Brandon Sanderson.

  32. The Sunlit Man

    2023Secret Projects series

    The Sunlit Man is a 2023 fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, set in his Cosmere universe.

  33. Tress of the Emerald Sea

    2023Cosmere series

    Tress of the Emerald Sea is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson.

  34. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

    2023Secret Projects series

    Yumi and the Nightmare Painter is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson.

  35. Wind and Truth

    2024The Stormlight Archive series

    One day, one duel, and the fate of Roshar hangs on a broken man's oath.

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  36. Isles of the Emberdark

    2025Secret Projects series

    2025 novel by Brandon Sanderson.

  37. Tailored Realities

    2025

    2025 short story collection by Brandon Sanderson.

  38. Blightfall

    2026Riftwake series

    2026 novel by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson.

  39. Songs of the Dead

    2026The Strata Wars series

    2026 fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson and Peter Orullian.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Brandon Sanderson written?

This list covers 39 books by Brandon Sanderson, published from 2005 to 2026.

What are Brandon Sanderson's books in order?

Brandon Sanderson's books in publication order: 1. Elantris (2005), 2. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (2007), 3. Mistborn: The Well of Ascension (2007), 4. Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones (2008), 5. Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia (2009), 6. The Gathering Storm (2009), 7. Warbreaker (2009), 8. Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens (2010), 9. The Way of Kings (2010), 10. Towers of Midnight (2010), 11. Legion (2012), 12. The Emperor's Soul (2012), 13. A Memory of Light (2013), 14. Mitosis (2013), 15. Steelheart (2013), 16. The Rithmatist (2013), 17. Words of Radiance (2014), 18. Firefight (2015), 19. Calamity (2016), 20. Edgedancer (2016), 21. Secret History (2016), 22. Oathbringer (2017), 23. Snapshot (2017), 24. Children of the Nameless (2018), 25. Skyward (2018), 26. Starsight (2019), 27. Dawnshard (2020), 28. Rhythm of War (2020), 29. Cytonic (2021), 30. Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (2022), 31. Defiant (2023), 32. The Sunlit Man (2023), 33. Tress of the Emerald Sea (2023), 34. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter (2023), 35. Wind and Truth (2024), 36. Isles of the Emberdark (2025), 37. Tailored Realities (2025), 38. Blightfall (2026), 39. Songs of the Dead (2026).

What was Brandon Sanderson's first book?

Elantris, published in 2005.

Which Brandon Sanderson book should I read first?

A good place to start is Elantris (2005).

What is Brandon Sanderson's latest book?

The most recent book on this list is Songs of the Dead (2026).

Brandon Sanderson series

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