Author Brandon Sanderson Books in Order List [2025]
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Brandon Sanderson is a bestselling author known for his epic fantasy and science fiction novels. This page includes all of Brandon Sanderson’s books listed by series, popularity, and publication date.
Here, you’ll find only his own original works, no co-authored, dubbed, or duplicate titles. Whether you want to read his stories in order or start with his most famous series, this guide will help you find the perfect place to begin.
🕒 Author Brandon Sanderson Books in Chronological Order (By Year)
Here are Brandon Sanderson’s books in the order they were published. This list includes only his solo original works, with no repeats or co-authored titles.
Year | Book Title | Buy Now | |
|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Elantris | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2006 | Mistborn: The Final Empire | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2006 | The Hope of Elantris (short story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2007 | Mistborn: The Well of Ascension | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2008 | Mistborn: The Hero of Ages | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2009 | Warbreaker | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2010 | The Way of Kings | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2011 | The Alloy of Law | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2011 | The Eleventh Metal (short story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2012 | The Emperor’s Soul | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2012 | Legion | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2013 | The Rithmatist | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2013 | Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2014 | Words of Radiance | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2014 | Sixth of the Dusk (novella) | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2014 | Steelheart | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2014 | Mitosis (novella) | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2015 | Firefight | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2015 | Shadows of Self | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2015 | Perfect State (novella) | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2016 | The Bands of Mourning | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2016 | Calamity | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2016 | Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2016 | Edgedancer (novella) | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2016 | Mistborn: Secret History | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2017 | Oathbringer | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2017 | Snapshot (novella) | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2018 | Skyward | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2019 | Starsight | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2020 | Rhythm of War | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2020 | Dawnshard (novella) | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2021 | Cytonic | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2023 | Tress of the Emerald Sea | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2023 | The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2023 | Yumi and the Nightmare Painter | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2023 | The Sunlit Man | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2023 | Defiant | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2024 | Wind and Truth | >>Buy @Amazon<< | |
2025 | Isles of the Emberdark | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
🌟 Author Brandon Sanderson Books by Popularity
Here are Brandon Sanderson’s books ranked from most popular to least. This order is based on fan favorites, star ratings, and cultural impact.
No. | Year | Book Title | Star Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2006 | Mistborn: The Final Empire | ★★★★★ |
2 | 2010 | The Way of Kings | ★★★★★ |
3 | 2014 | Words of Radiance | ★★★★★ |
4 | 2007 | Mistborn: The Well of Ascension | ★★★★☆ |
5 | 2008 | Mistborn: The Hero of Ages | ★★★★☆ |
6 | 2017 | Oathbringer | ★★★★☆ |
7 | 2020 | Rhythm of War | ★★★★☆ |
8 | 2005 | Elantris | ★★★★☆ |
9 | 2009 | Warbreaker | ★★★★☆ |
10 | 2011 | The Alloy of Law | ★★★★☆ |
11 | 2015 | Shadows of Self | ★★★★☆ |
12 | 2016 | The Bands of Mourning | ★★★★☆ |
13 | 2018 | Skyward | ★★★★☆ |
14 | 2019 | Starsight | ★★★★☆ |
15 | 2021 | Cytonic | ★★★★☆ |
16 | 2023 | Tress of the Emerald Sea | ★★★★☆ |
17 | 2016 | Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection | ★★★★☆ |
18 | 2012 | The Emperor’s Soul | ★★★★☆ |
19 | 2012 | Legion | ★★★★☆ |
20 | 2023 | Yumi and the Nightmare Painter | ★★★★☆ |
📚 Author Brandon Sanderson Books by Series Order
Here you’ll find Brandon Sanderson’s books grouped by series. This helps you read each story in the best order.
📚 Mistborn Series
Mistborn: The Final Empire
Mistborn: The Well of Ascension
Mistborn: The Hero of Ages
The Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
The Bands of Mourning
The Lost Metal
Short works: The Eleventh Metal, Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania, Mistborn: Secret History
📚 The Stormlight Archive
The Way of Kings
Words of Radiance
Oathbringer
Rhythm of War
Wind and Truth
Novellas: Edgedancer, Dawnshard
📚 Secret Projects
Tress of the Emerald Sea
The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
The Sunlit Man
Isles of the Emberdark (2025)
📚 Skyward (Cytoverse) Series
Skyward
Starsight
Cytonic
Defiant
📚 The Reckoners Series
Steelheart
Firefight
Calamity
Novella: Mitosis
📚 Legion Series
Legion
Legion: Skin Deep
Legion: Lies of the Beholder
📚 The Rithmatist
The Rithmatist
📖Companion Books
Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection
The Emperor’s Soul
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell
Sixth of the Dusk
Perfect State
Snapshot
📖Standalone Books
Elantris
Warbreaker
📖Upcoming Books
Isles of the Emberdark (2025)
✅ Final Thoughts
Brandon Sanderson’s books are perfect for readers who love epic fantasy, adventure, and amazing world-building. If you’re new to his work, start with the “Mistborn” series or “The Stormlight Archive,” as they are his most famous and loved by fans.
Readers who enjoy Sanderson may also like authors such as Robert Jordan and Patrick Rothfuss. Happy reading!
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