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Brandon Sanderson
12 reading guides and book lists curated by the Editors Reads team.
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Authors Like Brandon Sanderson: 7 Epic Fantasy Writers
Authors like Brandon Sanderson for fans of Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive — Robert Jordan, Patrick Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie, Robin Hobb, and more, with where to start.
Mistborn vs Stormlight Archive: Which to Read First?
Mistborn (The Final Empire) and The Stormlight Archive (The Way of Kings) are Brandon Sanderson's two biggest series. Here's how they differ and which to read first.
The Name of the Wind vs The Way of Kings: Which First?
Two of the most beloved modern fantasy openers — one lyrical and intimate, one vast and meticulously built. How they compare, and the unfinished-series problem that changes the answer.
Books Like The Way of Kings: 9 Epic Fantasy Series
If Sanderson's massive, intricate Stormlight Archive epic swept you away, these sprawling fantasy series deliver the same scale, world-building, and payoff.
Where to Start with Brandon Sanderson: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Brandon Sanderson — whether to begin with Mistborn, The Way of Kings, or Elantris. A complete reading guide to the Cosmere and the fantasy master.
Where to Start with Robert Jordan: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Robert Jordan and the Wheel of Time — how to begin with The Eye of the World and what to expect from the 14-book series. A complete guide.
Books Like Mistborn: 12 Epic Fantasy Novels
Love Mistborn's intricate magic, heist structure, and subverted tropes? These 12 fantasy novels deliver the same qualities — inside the Cosmere and beyond.
Mistborn Books in Order: Complete Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Mistborn reading order — Era 1 original trilogy, Era 2 Wax and Wayne series, and how the two eras connect as part of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere.
Stormlight Archive Books in Order: Complete Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Stormlight Archive reading order — all five books in Brandon Sanderson's epic series plus novellas, how to start, and where the series stands now.
Wheel of Time Books in Order: Complete Robert Jordan Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Wheel of Time reading order — all 14 novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, plus the prequel New Spring, with tips for newcomers and veterans alike.
Brandon Sanderson Cosmere Reading Order: The Complete Guide (2026)
Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere is a shared fantasy universe spanning 20+ novels. This guide explains what the Cosmere is, what order to read it in, and where to start.
Brandon Sanderson Books in Order: The Complete Cosmere Reading Guide (2026)
Brandon Sanderson has published over 20 novels in his shared Cosmere universe, plus standalone series. This guide covers where to start, how to read the Cosmere, and the best order for each series.
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