Cosmere Universe Books in Order

This page lists the complete Cosmere Universe reading order by Brandon Sanderson, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 12 books / 2005-2025

Cosmere Universe Reading Order

03 Elantris 2005 Buy

07 The Hero of Ages 2008 Buy

08 Warbreaker 2009 Buy

09 The Way of Kings 2010 Buy

14 The Bands of Mourning 2016 Buy

16 Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania 2016 Buy

18 Dawnshard 2020 Buy

21 The Lost Metal 2022 Buy

22 Tress of the Emerald Sea 2023 Buy

25 The Sunlit Man 2023 Buy

26 Wind and Truth 2024 Buy

27 Isles of the Emberdark 2025 Buy

Cosmere Universe Books by Publication Order

2005 Elantris #3

2008 The Hero of Ages #7

2009 Warbreaker #8

2010 The Way of Kings #9

2016 The Bands of Mourning #14

2016 Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania #16

2020 Dawnshard #18

2022 The Lost Metal #21

2023 Tress of the Emerald Sea #22

2023 The Sunlit Man #25

2024 Wind and Truth #26

2025 Isles of the Emberdark #27

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Cosmere Universe reading order?

The Cosmere Universe reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Cosmere Universe books are there?

This catalog currently lists 12 Cosmere Universe books published across 2005-2025.

Who writes the Cosmere Universe books?

Cosmere Universe is listed as a book series by Brandon Sanderson.

Should I read Cosmere Universe in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Cosmere Universe. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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