Brandon Sandersonbooks in chronological order
Listing 34 series and 180 books
About Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson is an American author primarily known for his expansive high fantasy and science fiction works, particularly within the Cosmere universe. He’s recognized for his intricate and well-developed magic systems, which he meticulously crafts and frequently emphasizes in his storytelling. Sanderson’s writing style is characterized by detailed worldbuilding, complex characters, and a focus on plot and system mechanics. He has achieved significant success with series like The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn, as well as numerous standalone novels and short stories.
Genres
High Fantasy
Science Fiction
Epic Fantasy
Magic Systems
Young Adult
Alcatraz Books in chronological order
Secret Projects Books in chronological order
4. The Sunlit Man
Published 2023
5. Isles of the Emberdark
Published 2025
Cosmere Short Stories/Novellas in chronological order
1. Sixth of the Dusk
Published 2014
2. Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell
Published 2015
Cosmere Collections in chronological order
Dark One Books in chronological order
1. Dark One, Book 1
Published 2021
2. Forgotten
Published 2023
3. Forgotten (With: Dan Wells)
Published 2023
Elantris Books in chronological order
2. The Hope of Elantris
Published 2006
4. The Hope Of Elantris
Published 2006
Legion Books in chronological order
1. Legion
Published 2012
4. Stephen Leeds: Death and Faxes
Published 2022
Legion Collections in chronological order
Oathbringer Serialization Books in chronological order
Reckoners Books in chronological order
Skyward Short Stories/Novellas in chronological order
1. Sunreach (With: Janci Patterson)
Published 2021
2. ReDawn (With: Janci Patterson)
Published 2021
3. Defending Elysium
Published 2021
4. Evershore (With: Janci Patterson)
Published 2021
Skyward Flight Books in chronological order
Texas Reckoners Books in chronological order
1. Lux
Published 2021
The Wheel of Time Books in chronological order
4. The Shadow Rising (By: Robert Jordan)
Published 1992
16. The Wheel of Time (Complete Series)
Published 2014
Wheel Of Time Short Stories/Novellas in chronological order
1. What the Storm Means
Published 2009
2. Distinctions
Published 2010
3. By Grace and Banners Fallen
Published 2012
Dark One Graphic Novels in chronological order
Standalone Novels in chronological order
5. The Original (With: Mary Robinette Kowal)
Published 2020
Short Stories/Novellas in chronological order
1. Firstborn
Published 2008
2. The Eleventh Metal
Published 2012
3. Perfect State
Published 2015
Short Story Collections in chronological order
4. Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts
Published 2017
5. Tailored Realities
Published 2025
Picture Books in chronological order
Strata Wars Books in chronological order
1. Songs of the Dead
Published 2026
Cosmere Universe Books in chronological order
Ethan Skarstedt Short Stories/Novellas in chronological order
2. Among the Apple Trees (By: Ethan Skarstedt)
Published 2023
3. Vetus Bellator (By: Ethan Skarstedt)
Published 2023
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books in chronological order
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books in chronological order
Magic: The Gathering Books in chronological order
12. Alara Unbroken (By: Doug Beyer)
Published 2009
15. Children of the Nameless
Published 2018
16. Throne of Eldraine (By: Kate Elliott)
Published 2019
Anthologies in chronological order
1. Writing Fantasy Heroes
Published 2013
2. Dangerous Women
Published 2013
3. Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013
Published 2013
4. Tor.com: Selected Original Fiction, 2008-2012
Published 2013
6. Shadows Beneath
Published 2014
9. Galactic Empires
Published 2017
12. Grimdark Magazine Issue #4
Published 2015
13. Dragon Writers
Published 2016
Publication Order of's Dark One Graphic Novels in chronological order
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Sanderson
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