Books in order

Brandon Sanderson books in order

Here are 4 of Brandon Sanderson's series in reading order — 16 main books in all. The earliest, Mistborn, began in 2006. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

Mistborn

3 books · 2006–2008 · 38 h 44 min
  1. #1The Final Empire2006
  2. #2The Well of Ascension2007
  3. #3The Hero of Ages2008
  4. #3.5 · nov.Mistborn: Secret History2016
Mistborn reading order and reading times →

The Stormlight Archive

5 books · 2010–2024 · 95 h 7 min
  1. #1The Way of Kings2010
  2. #2Words of Radiance2014
  3. #2.5 · nov.Edgedancer2016
  4. #3Oathbringer2017
  5. #3.5 · nov.Dawnshard2020
  6. #4Rhythm of War2020
  7. #5Wind and Truth2024
The Stormlight Archive reading order and reading times →

Mistborn: Wax and Wayne

4 books · 2011–2022 · 30 h 6 min
  1. #1The Alloy of Law2011
  2. #2Shadows of Self2015
  3. #3The Bands of Mourning2016
  4. #4The Lost Metal2022
Mistborn: Wax and Wayne reading order and reading times →

Skyward

4 books · 2018–2023 · 33 h 37 min
  1. #1Skyward2018
  2. #2Starsight2019
  3. #2.1 · nov.Sunreach2021
  4. #2.2 · nov.ReDawn2021
  5. #3Cytonic2021
  6. #3.1 · nov.Evershore2021
  7. #4Defiant2023
Skyward reading order and reading times →

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Reading Brandon Sanderson

What order should I read Brandon Sanderson's books in?
Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Brandon Sanderson's series listed here began in this order: Mistborn (2006), The Stormlight Archive (2010), Mistborn: Wax and Wayne (2011), Skyward (2018).
Which Brandon Sanderson book should I read first?
Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: The Final Empire (2006), book 1 of Mistborn.