The The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) is a Fantasy / Science Fiction series by Brandon Sanderson, made up of 5 books published between 2010 and 2024. It begins with The Way of Kings (2010), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Wind and Truth (2024), spanning 14 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | The Way of Kings 🏆 David Gemmell Legend Award 2011Locus Award 2011Goodreads Choice Award 2010Full award history → | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Words of Radiance 🏆 David Gemmell Legend Award 2015🏆 David Gemmell Ravenheart Award 2015🏆 Reddit r/fantasy Stabby Award 2014Locus Award 2015Goodreads Choice Award 2014Full award history → | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Oathbringer David Gemmell Legend Award 2018David Gemmell Ravenheart Award 2018BookNest Award 2018Goodreads Choice Award 2017Full award history → | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 4 | Rhythm of War | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Wind and TruthLatest | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series?
Start with The Way of Kings (2010), the first book in the The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series by Brandon Sanderson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series?
There are 5 books in the The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series by Brandon Sanderson, published between 2010 and 2024.
What is the first book in the The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series?
The first book in the The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series is The Way of Kings, published in 2010 by Brandon Sanderson.
What is the latest book in the The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series?
The most recent book in the The Stormlight Archive (Cosmere) series is Wind and Truth (2024) by Brandon Sanderson.