BookBingeThe Stormlight Archive Books in Order
The short answer
Brandon Sanderson · 5 books
- How many books?
- There are 5 books in The Stormlight Archive series, published 2010–2024.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with The Way of Kings (2010).
About 5,900 pages — roughly 100 hours of reading
The Stormlight Archive is an epic fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson, set on the world of Roshar.
Here is the complete The Stormlight Archive reading order — all 5 books by Brandon Sanderson, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Way of KingsRoshar is a world of stone and storms.20101,008 pages
- Words of RadianceExpected by his enemies to die, Kaladin survived.20141,088 pages
- OathbringerDalinar Kholin's Alethi armies won a fleeting victory at the Battle of Narak.20171,243 pages
- Rhythm of WarAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion.20201,136 pages
- Wind and TruthThe Knights Radiant must ride to war in a battle of kings and gods.20241,376 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Stormlight Archive books are there?
There are 5 books in The Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson, from The Way of Kings (2010) to Wind and Truth (2024). Together they run to about 5,900 pages.
Is The Stormlight Archive series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is Wind and Truth (2024), and Brandon Sanderson hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Stormlight Archive book?
The Way of Kings (2010) is book one, at 1,008 pages. Roshar is a world of stone and storms.
Should I read The Stormlight Archive series in publication order?
Yes. For The Stormlight Archive series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Way of Kings (2010) through Wind and Truth (2024).
How long does it take to read all Stormlight Archive books?
About 5,900 pages across 5 books — roughly 100 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Wind and Truth (1,376 pages); the shortest is The Way of Kings (1,008 pages).