About Brandon Sanderson
There is no doubt whatsoever that Brandon Sanderson is one of the best writers in epic fantasy. The good thing with him is that he tirelessly continues to write. The advantage with this is that readers can follow both the old and the new works of the author. Overall, Sanderson’s books are unique and thrilling.
Publication Order of Alcatraz Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians(2007)
- Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones(2008)
- Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia(2009)
- Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens(2010)
- The Dark Talent(2016)
Publication Order of Cosmere Collections
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Arcanum Unbounded(2016)
Publication Order of Cosmere Short Stories/Novellas
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Sixth of the Dusk(2014)
- Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell(2015)
Publication Order of Cosmere Universe Books
26 books in seriesPublication Order
- White Sand(1998)
- The Way of Kings Prime(2002)
- Elantris(2005)
- The Hope of Elantris(2006)
- The Final Empire(2006)
- The Well of Ascension(2007)
- The Hero of Ages(2008)
- Warbreaker(2009)
- The Way of Kings(2010)
- The Alloy of Law(2011)
- The Emperor's Soul(2012)
- Words of Radiance(2014)
- Shadows of Self(2015)
- The Bands of Mourning(2016)
- Edgedancer(2016)
Publication Order of Elantris Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Elantris(2005)
- The Hope of Elantris(2006)
- The Emperor's Soul(2012)
Publication Order of Infinity Blade Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Awakening(2011)
- Redemption(2013)
Publication Order of Legion Collections
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds(2018)
Publication Order of Legion Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Legion(2012)
- Skin Deep(2014)
- Lies of the Beholder(2018)
- Stephen Leeds: Death and Faxes(2022)
Publication Order of Mistborn Books
8 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Final Empire(2006)
- The Well of Ascension(2007)
- The Hero of Ages(2008)
- The Alloy of Law(2011)
- Shadows of Self(2015)
- The Bands of Mourning(2016)
- Secret History(2022)
- The Lost Metal(2022)
Publication Order of Oathbringer Serialization Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Oathbringer Part One(2019)
- Oathbringer Part Two(2019)
Publication Order of Reckoners Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Steelheart(2013)
- Mitosis(2013)
- Firefight(2015)
- Calamity(2016)
Publication Order of Riftwake Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Blightfall(2026)
Publication Order of Secret Projects Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Tress of the Emerald Sea(2023)
- The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England(2023)
- Yumi and the Nightmare Painter(2023)
- The Sunlit Man(2023)
- Isles of the Emberdark(2025)
Publication Order of Skyward Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Skyward(2018)
- Starsight(2019)
- Cytonic(2021)
- Defiant(2023)
Publication Order of Skyward Short Stories/Novellas
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Defending Elysium(2021)
Publication Order of Strata Wars Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Songs of the Dead(2026)
Publication Order of Texas Reckoners Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Lux(2021)
Publication Order of The Stormlight Archive Books
8 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Way of Kings Prime(2002)
- The Way of Kings(2010)
- Words of Radiance(2014)
- Edgedancer(2016)
- Oathbringer(2017)
- Dawnshard(2020)
- Rhythm of War(2020)
- Wind and Truth(2024)
Publication Order of The Wheel of Time Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Gathering Storm(2009)
- Towers of Midnight(2010)
- A Memory of Light(2012)
Publication Order of Wheel Of Time Short Stories/Novellas
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- What the Storm Means(2009)
- Distinctions(2010)
- By Grace and Banners Fallen(2012)
Publication Order of White Sand Graphic Novels
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- White Sand Volume 1(2016)
- White Sand Volume 2(2017)
- White Sand Volume 3(2019)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- White Sand(1998)
- Dragonsteel Prime(1999)
- Warbreaker(2009)
- The Rithmatist(2013)
- Snapshot(2017)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- Centrifugal(1994)
- Dragonsteel(2001)
- Firstborn(2008)
- I Hate Dragons(2010)
- The Eleventh Metal(2012)
- Dreamer(2014)
- Perfect State(2015)
- The Stormlight Archive Pocket Companion(2016)
- Long Chills and Case Dough(2023)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Firstborn & Defending Elysium(2013)
- Legion and The Emperor's Soul(2013)
- Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell; Perfect State(2015)
- Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts(2017)
- Tailored Realities(2025)
Publication Order of Picture Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Most Boring Book Ever(2024)
Publication Order of's Dark One Graphic Novels
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Dark One Volume 1(2020)
Publication Order of Dark One Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Dark One, Book 1(2021)
- Forgotten(2023)
Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books
41 books in seriesPublication Order
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1(1985)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2(1986)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3(1987)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4(1988)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5(1989)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6(1990)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7(1991)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8(1992)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9(1993)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10(1994)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11(1995)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12(1996)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13(1997)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14(1998)
- L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15(1999)
Publication Order of Magic: The Gathering Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Children of the Nameless(2018)
Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books
15 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition(2010)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition(2011)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition(2012)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition(2013)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition(2014)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition(2015)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition(2016)
- The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition(2017)
- The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition(2018)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition(2020)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1(2020)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2(2021)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3(2022)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4(2023)
- The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5(2024)
Publication Order of Anthologies
11 books in seriesPublication Order
- Writing Fantasy Heroes(2013)
- Dangerous Women(2013)
- Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013(2013)
- Tor.com: Selected Original Fiction, 2008-2012(2013)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition(2014)
- Shadows Beneath(2014)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition(2015)
- Dragon Writers(2016)
- Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy(2016)
- Galactic Empires(2017)
- Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy(2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brandon Sanderson?
Brandon Sanderson is a bestselling author known for 31 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Brandon Sanderson book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Alcatraz Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Brandon Sanderson written?
Brandon Sanderson has written over 179 books across 31 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.