Recs if you like The Fires of December...

There are a lot of suggested Cosmere Reading orders, but I really wanted to read in the order that Sanderson himself suggested. He has a video he released on YouTube with a suggested reading order for his books, so I put together a list that reflects what he posted in that video. The short stories that aren't tied to any particular series are sprinkled in between some of the larger reads like the Stormlight Books. If you have suggestions on how to order said short stories, i'm open to move them around, but please be kind and understand that this entire thing is going to be subjective. Even Sanderson's video was loose in its suggestions, like he didn't want to dictate what his readers pick up. That said, here's the list!

Cosmere Reading List by Publication Order

Short stories and novellas may overlap with Arcanum Unbounded.

If you’re planning to read White Sands go for the Omnibus version instead of the single volumes.

All the Illumicrate, Afterlight, Evernight, Starbright, etc. picks for 2026

Brandon Sanderson universe ~ Cosmere 🌑

I know i cant be alone in this. I LOVE books with a little art in them. Im always pleasantly surprised when I turn the page and I see a little drawing that perfectly illustrates the moment/character/mood. Hence, this list🥰 Not to be confused with graphic novels

Pls comment if theres anymore adult novels that I havent included

These books live rent free in my mind✨