Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson

Few modern fantasy authors have reshaped the genre quite like Brandon Sanderson. Renowned for his intricate worldbuilding, innovative magic systems, and compelling character arcs, he has captivated millions of readers worldwide. His work blends epic storytelling with meticulous attention to detail, making his novels both immersive and intellectually engaging.

Breaking onto the scene with Elantris, he quickly gained recognition, but it was Mistborn: The Final Empire that solidified his place among the genre’s greats. The trilogy introduced a unique alchemical-inspired magic system, Allomancy, and a cast of unforgettable characters navigating a world of oppression and rebellion. His ability to craft deep, well-structured narratives continued with The Stormlight Archive, a sweeping epic that has drawn comparisons to some of fantasy’s most revered sagas.

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Books by Brandon Sanderson
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Series by Brandon Sanderson

The Wheel of Time (18 books)
Alcatraz (6 books)
The Reckoners (4 books)
Legion (4 books)
Cosmere (4 books)
- White Sand (3 books)
- Warbreaker (1 books)
- Elantris (2 books)
- Secret Project (4 books)
- The Mistborn Saga (8 books)
Skyward (8 books)
The Dark One (1 books)
The Rithmatist (1 books)

Speculative Fiction Books

(Dragonsteel #3 / 3)
2043 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(Dragonsteel #2 / 3)
2041 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(Dragonsteel #1 / 3)
2039 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Stormlight Archive #10 / 10)
2036 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Mistborn Saga #13 / 13)
2035 | science fiction, space opera, science fantasy | Release date TBA
(Elantris #2 / 2)
2035 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Stormlight Archive #9 / 10)
2034 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Mistborn Saga #12 / 13)
2033 | science fiction, space opera, science fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Stormlight Archive #8 / 10)
2032 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Mistborn Saga #11 / 13)
2031 | science fiction, space opera, science fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Stormlight Archive #7 / 10)
2030 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Rithmatist #2 / 2)
2030 | fantasy, young adult | Release date TBA
(The Mistborn Saga #10 / 13)
2027 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(Warbreaker #2 / 2)
2027 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Mistborn Saga #9 / 13)
2026 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(The Mistborn Saga #8 / 13)
2026 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date TBA
(Texas Reckoners #2 / 2)
2025 | science fiction, young adult | Release date TBA
(The Stormlight Archive #6 / 10)
2028 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date 2028
(Secret Project #5 / 5)
2026 | fantasy, high fantasy | Release date February 3, 2026
2025 | science fiction, fantasy, short stories | Release date December 9, 2025
(Skyward Legacy #1 / 1)
2025 | science fiction, young adult | Release date 2025
(The Stormlight Archive #5 / 10)
2024 | fantasy, high fantasy
2024 | fantasy, childrens, picture book, middle grade, adventure
(Skyward #4 / 4)
2023 | science fiction, young adult
(Secret Project #4 / 5)
2023 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Secret Project #3 / 5)
2023 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Secret Project #2 / 5)
2023 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Secret Project #1 / 5)
2023 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Mistborn Saga #7 / 13)
2022 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Alcatraz #6 / 6)
2022 | fantasy, young adult
(Skyward)
2022 | science fiction, collection, young adult
(Skyward #3.5 / 4)
2021 | science fiction, young adult
(Skyward #3 / 4)
2021 | science fiction, young adult
(Skyward #2.6 / 4)
2021 | science fiction, young adult
(Skyward #2.5 / 4)
2021 | science fiction, young adult
(Texas Reckoners #1 / 2)
2021 | science fiction, young adult
(The Stormlight Archive #4 / 10)
2020 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Stormlight Archive #3.5 / 10)
2020 | fantasy, high fantasy
2020 | science fiction, thriller
(The Stormlight Archive)
2020 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Skyward #2 / 4)
2019 | science fiction, young adult
(Skyward #1 / 4)
2018 | science fiction, young adult
(Legion #3 / 3)
2018 | science fiction
(Legion)
2018 | science fiction, collection
(The Stormlight Archive #3 / 10)
2017 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Stormlight Archive #2.5 / 10)
2017 | fantasy, high fantasy
2017 | science fiction
(Cosmere)
2016 | fantasy, high fantasy, short stories
(Alcatraz #5 / 6)
2016 | fantasy, young adult
(The Reckoners #3 / 3)
2016 | science fiction, young adult
(The Mistborn Saga #6 / 13)
2016 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Mistborn Saga #3.5 / 13)
2016 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Mistborn Saga #5 / 13)
2015 | fantasy, high fantasy
2015 | science fiction, fantasy
(Cosmere)
2015 | fantasy, high fantasy
2015 | science fiction, fantasy, short stories
(The Reckoners #2 / 3)
2014 | science fiction, young adult
(Legion #2 / 3)
2014 | science fiction
(Cosmere)
2014 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Stormlight Archive #2 / 10)
2014 | fantasy, high fantasy, david gemmell award
(The Reckoners #1.5 / 3)
2013 | science fiction, short stories, young adult
(The Reckoners #1 / 3)
2013 | science fiction, young adult
2013 | science fiction, fantasy, collection
(The Rithmatist #1 / 2)
2013 | fantasy, young adult
(The Wheel of Time #14 / 15)
2013 | fantasy, high fantasy, tv series
(Cosmere)
2012 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Legion #1 / 3)
2012 | science fiction
(The Mistborn Saga #4 / 13)
2011 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Alcatraz #4 / 6)
2010 | fantasy, young adult
(The Wheel of Time #13 / 15)
2010 | fantasy, high fantasy, tv series
(The Stormlight Archive #1 / 10)
2010 | fantasy, high fantasy, david gemmell award
(The Wheel of Time #12 / 15)
2009 | fantasy, high fantasy, tv series
(Alcatraz #3 / 6)
2009 | fantasy, young adult
(Warbreaker #1 / 2)
2009 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Mistborn Saga #3 / 13)
2008 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Alcatraz #2 / 6)
2008 | fantasy, young adult
(The Mistborn Saga #2 / 13)
2007 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Alcatraz #1 / 6)
2007 | fantasy, young adult
(The Mistborn Saga #1 / 13)
2006 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Elantris #1.5 / 2)
2006 | fantasy, high fantasy, short stories
(Elantris #1 / 2)
2005 | fantasy, high fantasy

Comics and Anthology

(The Dark One #2 / 2)
2025 | fantasy, comics, graphic novels | Release date TBA
(The Dark One #1 / 2)
2021 | fantasy, comics, graphic novels
(White Sand #3 / 3)
2019 | fantasy, comics
(White Sand #2 / 3)
2018 | fantasy, comics
(White Sand #1 / 3)
2016 | fantasy, comics
2014 | fantasy, anthology

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