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The Stormlight Archive - Reading Order

2 reading orders

by Brandon Sanderson

Publication Order

Recommended for first-time readers.

1
The Way of Kings(2010)
2
Words of Radiance(2012)
3
Edgedanceroptional(2016)
Optional but recommended. Fills the gap between books 2 and 3
4

Core Novels

1
The Way of Kings(2010)
2
Words of Radiance(2012)
3
Rhythm of War(2011)
4
Wind and Truth(2024)
5

Oathbringer(2017)

5

Dawnshardoptional(2020)

Optional. Set between books 3 and 4

6

Rhythm of War(2011)

7

Wind and Truth(2024)

Dawnshard(2020)