The Stormlight Archive Books in Order

Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga set on the storm-battered world of Roshar, where ancient orders of magic-wielding knights are reborn as a looming desolation threatens humanity. Planned as ten novels split into two arcs, it is a central pillar of the wider Cosmere universe.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Way of Kings

    The Way of Kings

    2010 · Brandon Sanderson

    On the war-torn, storm-battered world of Roshar, a betrayed surgeon-turned-slave named Kaladin struggles to keep his squad of bridgemen alive amid a…

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  2. Cover of Words of Radiance

    Words of Radiance

    2014 · Brandon Sanderson

    As the Everstorm looms and visions warn of a returning enemy, Kaladin grapples with his newfound abilities while protecting the very nobles he…

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  3. Cover of Oathbringer

    Oathbringer

    2017 · Brandon Sanderson

    With a long-feared cosmic war finally breaking open, the newly reborn Knights Radiant must unite fractured kingdoms against an ancient enemy bent on…

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  4. Cover of Rhythm of War

    Rhythm of War

    2020 · Brandon Sanderson

    A year into the war against the resurgent Voidbringers, the conflict shifts toward scholarship and subterfuge as both sides seek a decisive edge in…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

  • Cover of Dawnshard

    Dawnshard

    2020 · Brandon Sanderson

    In this novella set between the larger novels, the one-armed sailor Rysn and her companions sail to the mysterious island of Aimia, long abandoned…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Stormlight Archive books in?

Publication order — Brandon Sanderson (the author) recommends reading the main novels in publication order, with the two novellas slotted in between specific books Start with “The Way of Kings.”

How many books are in the The Stormlight Archive series?

We list 4 books by Brandon Sanderson , published between 2010–2020.

Where can I buy the The Stormlight Archive books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.