Brandon Sanderson

Bibliography

Brandon Sanderson Books in Order

159 books

There are 159 books by Brandon Sanderson on BookOrb. A strong starting point is The Final Empire (2006). The bibliography below is in publication order, with series grouped in reading order.

Biography

Brandon Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American author known for his intricate and imaginative works in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sanderson developed a passion for writing at a young age. He attended Brigham Young University, where he studied English and later earned a master's degree in creative writing.

Sanderson is best known for creating the Cosmere, a vast fictional universe that encompasses many of his fantasy novels, where they share subtle connections and a common mythology, including the *Mistborn* series and *The Stormlight Archive*. The *Mistborn* trilogy, starting with the novel [*Mistborn: The Final Empire*][3], is a thrilling fantasy heist story set in a dystopian world ruled by a tyrannical lord. *The Stormlight Archive*, starting with the novel [*The Way of Kings*][8], is an epic fantasy series that combines political intrigue, war, and extensive world-building.

In addition to his work within the Cosmere, Sanderson completed [Robert Jordan's][4] epic fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" after Jordan's passing. He has also authored several young adult series, such as *The Reckoners* and the *Skyward* series.

Sanderson's analytical approach to world-building includes his "Sanderson's Laws of Magic," which distinguish between "hard" and "soft" magic systems in fantasy literature. His ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades, including the Hugo Award in 2013 for his novella [*The Emperor's Soul*][5], the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for his novels [*Elantris*][6] in 2005, and [The Hero of Ages][7] in 2008, as well as David Gemmell Legend Awards in 2011 for [*The Way of Kings*][8] and in 2015 for [*Words of Radiance*][9]. In 2022, Sanderson's Kickstarter campaign for four secret novels became the most successful in history, raising over $41 million.

As of 2022, he is a co-creator and former host of the *Writing Excuses* podcast, an educational podcast for writers by writers that was started in 2008.

(Sources: [1][1],[2][2])

[1]: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/pages/hello-my-names-brandon
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Sanderson
[3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL5738148W
[4]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL233594A
[5]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL19960448W
[6]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL5738147W
[7]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL5738154W
[8]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15358691W
[9]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16813053W

Standalone books

  1. 1 Tress 1895 · 433 pages
  2. 2 The Final Empire 2006 · 541 pages
  3. 3 Warbreaker 2009 · 592 pages
  4. 4 The Alloy of Law 2011 · 416 pages
  5. 5 Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians 2011 · 304 pages
  6. 6 Mistborn 2011 · 1,712 pages
  7. 7 Alcatraz versus the Shattered Lens 2012 · 336 pages
  8. 8 Legion & The Emperor's Soul 2013 · 240 pages
  9. 9 The Well of Ascension 2014 · 784 pages
  10. 10 The Rithmatist 2014 · 384 pages
  11. 11 Words of Radiance, Part Two 2015 · 576 pages
  12. 12 Untitled Sanderson 2 of 3 (Children'S) 2015 · 336 pages
  13. 13 Perfect State 2015 · 87 pages
  14. 14 Arcanum Unbounded 2016 · 672 pages
  15. 15 The Bands of Mourning 2016 · 448 pages
  16. 16 Untitled Mistborn 1 Of 2 2016 · 320 pages
  17. 17 The Hero of Ages 2016 · 592 pages
  18. 18 The Dark Talent 2016 · 288 pages
  19. 19 El aliento de los Dioses 2016 · 720 pages
  20. 20 The Reckoners Series 2016 · 1,059 pages
  21. 21 Untitled Sanderson 3 Of 3 2016 · 1,008 pages
  22. 22 Edgedancer 2017 · 272 pages
  23. 23 Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones 2017 · 320 pages
  24. 24 Oathbringer part 1 2017 · 560 pages
  25. 25 Cienie tozsamosci 2017 · 350 pages
  26. 26 Oathbringer 2017 · 1,243 pages
  27. 27 Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (the Way of Kings, Mistborn: the Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians) 2017 · 2,208 pages
  28. 28 FirstBorn & Defending Elysium (Double Novella) **SIGNED** 2017 · 160 pages
  29. 29 Scrivener's Bones 2018 · 325 pages
  30. 30 Knights of Crystallia 2018 · 327 pages
  31. 31 Infinity Blade--Awakening 2018 · 184 pages
  32. 32 Alcatraz versus the Knights of Crystallia 2018 · 220 pages
  33. 33 Stormlight Archive MM Boxed Set I, Books 1-3 2018 · 3,570 pages
  34. 34 Legion--Lies of the Beholder 2020 · 108 pages
  35. 35 Cytonic 2021 · 352 pages
  36. 36 Dawnshard 2021 · 304 pages
  37. 37 The Lost Metal 2022 · 352 pages
  38. 38 Oathbringer Part Two 2022 · 768 pages
  39. 39 Curso de escritura creativa 2022 · 334 pages
  40. 40 Los huesos del escriba 2022 · 328 pages
  41. 41 La Via dei Re 2022 · 1,104 pages
  42. 42 Yumi and the Nightmare Painter 2023 · 400 pages
  43. 43 Tress of the Emerald Sea 2023 · 384 pages
  44. 44 The Sunlit Man 2023 · 400 pages
  45. 45 Words of Radiance Part One 2023 · 653 pages
  46. 46 Legion--The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds 2023 · 352 pages
  47. 47 Spring 2023 Tor Title to Be Announced 2023 · 400 pages
  48. 48 Rythm of War part 1 2023 · 608 pages
  49. 49 Scarlet Circus 2023 · 256 pages
  50. 50 Rhythm of War Part Two 2023 · 752 pages
  51. 51 Novela Secreta 2 2023 · 448 pages
  52. 52 The Wax and Wayne Series 2023 · 1,472 pages
  53. 53 Stormlight Archive, Books 1-4 2023 · 4,432 pages
  54. 54 The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England 2024 · 384 pages
  55. 55 Elantris 2025 · 592 pages
  56. 56 Tailored Realities 2025 · 448 pages
  57. 57 Isles of the Emberdark 2025 · 465 pages
  58. 58 Wind and Truth 2025 · 1,440 pages
  59. 59 Skyward 4-Book Boxed Set 2025 · 1,824 pages
  60. 60 Rhythm of War 2025 · 1,408 pages

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Brandon Sanderson written?

BookOrb lists 159 books by Brandon Sanderson.

Where should I start with Brandon Sanderson?

A good starting point is The Final Empire (2006).

What is the Brandon Sanderson books in order list?

In publication order: 1. Tress (1895), 2. The Final Empire (2006), 3. Warbreaker (2009), 4. The Alloy of Law (2011), 5. Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians (2011), 6. Mistborn (2011), 7. Alcatraz versus the Shattered Lens (2012), 8. Legion & The Emperor's Soul (2013), 9. The Well of Ascension (2014), 10. The Rithmatist (2014), 11. Words of Radiance, Part Two (2015), 12. Untitled Sanderson 2 of 3 (Children'S) (2015), 13. Perfect State (2015), 14. Arcanum Unbounded (2016), 15. The Bands of Mourning (2016), and 45 more.