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Cosmere books in order A series by Brandon Sanderson

The Cosmere series by Brandon Sanderson has 5 books, from Elantris (Apr 2005) to Tress of the Emerald Sea (Jan 2023). Read it in order, starting with Elantris.

Reading order: 1 Elantris (2005) · 2 Warbreaker (2009) · 3 The Sunlit Man (2023) · 4 Isles of the Emberdark (2025) · Tress of the Emerald Sea (2023)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Cosmere books in order

  1. 1.

    Elantris (Apr 2005)

    638 pages★ 4.1 (101 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Warbreaker (Jun 2009)

    611 pages★ 4.3 (23 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    The Sunlit Man (2023)

    400 pages★ 4.6 (8 ratings)

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  4. 4.

    Isles of the Emberdark (2025)

    481 pages

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  5. Tress of the Emerald Sea (Jan 2023)

    486 pages★ 4.6 (10 ratings)

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Cosmere FAQ

How many Cosmere books are there?
There are 5 Cosmere books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Cosmere books in?
In publication order, starting with Elantris (Apr 2005): 1 Elantris (2005) · 2 Warbreaker (2009) · 3 The Sunlit Man (2023) · 4 Isles of the Emberdark (2025) · Tress of the Emerald Sea (2023).
What is the first Cosmere book?
Elantris (Apr 2005).
What is the latest Cosmere book?
Tress of the Emerald Sea (Jan 2023).
Is the Cosmere series finished?
No, Brandon Sanderson is still adding to it.
Did Brandon Sanderson write other series?
Yes: Mistborn, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, The Wheel of Time, The Stormlight Archive and Legion.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.