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(b.Brandon Sanderson is an American fantasy author, who grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. He earned his Master's degree in Creative Writing in 2005 from Brigham Young University, where he was on the staff of Leading Edge, a semi-professional speculative fiction magazine published by the university. He was a college roommate of Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings. He has been nominated twice for the John W. Campbell Award.
In 2013, he won a Hugo Award for Best Novella for The Emperor's Soul, set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he was chosen to complete Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time(R) sequence.
Genres: Fantasy, Children's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Science Fiction
Series
Mistborn
1. The Final Empire (2006)
aka Mistborn
2. The Well of Ascension (2007)
3. The Hero of Ages (2008)
4. The Alloy of Law (2011)
5. Shadows of Self (2015)
6. Bands of Mourning (2016)
Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set (omnibus) (2009)
Mistborn: Books 1-4 (omnibus) (2015)
Secret History (2016)
Mistborn: Books 4-6 (omnibus) (2018)
Mistborn: Books 1-3 (omnibus) (2018)
Mistborn: Books 1-6 (omnibus) (2018)
1. The Final Empire (2006)
aka Mistborn
2. The Well of Ascension (2007)
3. The Hero of Ages (2008)
4. The Alloy of Law (2011)
5. Shadows of Self (2015)
6. Bands of Mourning (2016)
Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set (omnibus) (2009)
Mistborn: Books 1-4 (omnibus) (2015)
Secret History (2016)
Mistborn: Books 4-6 (omnibus) (2018)
Mistborn: Books 1-3 (omnibus) (2018)
Mistborn: Books 1-6 (omnibus) (2018)
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
1. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (2007)
aka Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
2. Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones (2008)
aka The Scrivener's Bones
3. Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia (2009)
aka The Knights of Crystallia
4. Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens (2010)
aka The Shattered Lens
5. The Dark Talent (2018)
Alcatraz (omnibus) (2012)
Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians: The Series (omnibus) (2017)
1. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (2007)
aka Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
2. Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones (2008)
aka The Scrivener's Bones
3. Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia (2009)
aka The Knights of Crystallia
4. Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens (2010)
aka The Shattered Lens
5. The Dark Talent (2018)
Alcatraz (omnibus) (2012)
Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians: The Series (omnibus) (2017)
Wheel of Time (with Robert Jordan)
11.5. What the Storm Means (2009)
12. The Gathering Storm (2009)
13. Towers of Midnight (2010)
13.5. By Grace and Banners Fallen (2012)
14. A Memory of Light (2013)
11.5. What the Storm Means (2009)
12. The Gathering Storm (2009)
13. Towers of Midnight (2010)
13.5. By Grace and Banners Fallen (2012)
14. A Memory of Light (2013)
Stormlight Archive
1. The Way of Kings (2010)
2. Words of Radiance (2012)
2.5. Edgedancer (2017)
3. Oathbringer (2017)
3. Oathbringer Part One (2019)
3. Oathbringer Part Two (2019)
The Stormlight Archive Books 1-3 (omnibus) (2018)
Sormlight Archive Books: 1-2 (omnibus) (2018)
1. The Way of Kings (2010)
2. Words of Radiance (2012)
2.5. Edgedancer (2017)
3. Oathbringer (2017)
3. Oathbringer Part One (2019)
3. Oathbringer Part Two (2019)
The Stormlight Archive Books 1-3 (omnibus) (2018)
Sormlight Archive Books: 1-2 (omnibus) (2018)
Wheel of Time Omnibus (with Robert Jordan)
Wheel of Time Boxed Set IV (2011)
The Complete Wheel of Time (2012)
Wheel of Time Boxed Set IV (2011)
The Complete Wheel of Time (2012)
Reckoners
1. Steelheart (2012)
1.5. Mitosis (2012)
2. Firefight (2015)
3. Calamity (2016)
The Reckoners Series (omnibus) (2016)
1. Steelheart (2012)
1.5. Mitosis (2012)
2. Firefight (2015)
3. Calamity (2016)
The Reckoners Series (omnibus) (2016)
Legion
1. Legion (2012)
2. Skin Deep (2012)
Legion and The Emperor's Soul (2012)
Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds (2018)
Lies of the Beholder (2018)
1. Legion (2012)
2. Skin Deep (2012)
Legion and The Emperor's Soul (2012)
Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds (2018)
Lies of the Beholder (2018)
Cosmere
Sixth of the Dusk (2014)
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell (2015)
Arcanum Unbounded (2016)
Sixth of the Dusk (2014)
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell (2015)
Arcanum Unbounded (2016)
Collections
Warbreaker (2009)
FirstBorn / Defending Elysium (2013)
Shadows Beneath (2014) (with Mary Robinette Kowal, Howard Tayler and Dan Wells)
Three Fantasies (2014)
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell / Perfect State (2015)
Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts (2017)
Elantris/ warbreaker/ arcanum unbounded (2018)
FirstBorn / Defending Elysium (2013)
Shadows Beneath (2014) (with Mary Robinette Kowal, Howard Tayler and Dan Wells)
Three Fantasies (2014)
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell / Perfect State (2015)
Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts (2017)
Elantris/ warbreaker/ arcanum unbounded (2018)
Novellas
Short Stories
Awards
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Brandon Sanderson recommends
Forsworn (2014)
(Powder Mage Novella)
Brian McClellan
"Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I had a blast."
Jed and the Junkyard War (2016)
(Junkyard Wars , book 1)
Steven Bohls
"Jed and the Junkyard War will excite readers with its fast pace, quirky characters, and wacky world building."
Recluce Tales (2017)
(Recluce)
L E Modesitt Jr
"Essential reading for any fan of the increasingly impressive world that is Recluce."
An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors (2017)
(Risen Kingdoms, book 1)
Curtis Craddock
"A gripping tale of a woman who refuses to be defined by her physical and magical limitations, thwarting both assassins and all who see her as a pawn. A great read!"
Strife's Bane (2018)
(Shattered Kingdoms, book 3)
Evie Manieri
"I loved these characters, even though I knew it was going to hurt. Heart-wrenching. Poignant. Lovely."
Foundryside (2018)
(Founders , book 1)
Robert Jackson Bennett
"The exciting beginning of a promising new epic fantasy series. Prepare for ancient mysteries, innovative magic, and heart-pounding heists."
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