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The Wheel of Time books in order A series by Brandon Sanderson

The Wheel of Time series by Brandon Sanderson has 3 books, from The Gathering Storm (Oct 2009) to A Memory of Light (Jan 2013). Read it in order, starting with The Gathering Storm.

Reading order: 12 The Gathering Storm (2009) · 13 Towers of Midnight (2010) · 14 A Memory of Light (2013)

Updated September 2026

All 3 The Wheel of Time books in order

  1. 12.

    The Gathering Storm (Oct 2009), with Robert Jordan

    824 pages★ 4.2 (60 ratings)

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  2. 13.

    Towers of Midnight (Nov 2010), with Robert Jordan

    944 pages★ 4.0 (35 ratings)

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  3. 14.

    A Memory of Light (Jan 2013), with Robert Jordan

    928 pages★ 4.3 (11 ratings)

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The Wheel of Time FAQ

How many The Wheel of Time books are there?
There are 3 The Wheel of Time books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The Wheel of Time books in?
In publication order, starting with The Gathering Storm (Oct 2009): 12 The Gathering Storm (2009) · 13 Towers of Midnight (2010) · 14 A Memory of Light (2013).
What is the first The Wheel of Time book?
The Gathering Storm (Oct 2009).
What is the latest The Wheel of Time book?
A Memory of Light (Jan 2013).
Is the Wheel of Time series finished?
There have been no new The Wheel of Time books since 2013.
Did Brandon Sanderson write other series?
Yes: Cosmere, Mistborn, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, The Stormlight Archive and Legion.

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