Brandon Sanderson

24 featured booksBrandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American author known for his intricate and imaginative works in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sanderson developed a passion for writing at a young age. He attended Brigham Young University, where he studied English and later earned a master's degree in creative writing. Sanderson is best known for creating the Cosmere, a vast fictional universe that encompasses many of his fantasy novels, where they share subtle connections and a common mythology, including the *Mistborn* series and *The Stormlight Archive*. The *Mistborn* trilogy, starting with the novel [*Mistborn: The Final Empire*][3], is a thrilling fantasy heist story set in a dystopian world ruled by a tyrannical lord. *The Stormlight Archive*, starting with the novel [*The Way of Kings*][8], is an epic fantasy series that combines political intrigue, war, and extensive world-building. In addition to his work within the Cosmere, Sanderson completed [Robert Jordan's][4] epic fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" after Jordan's passing. He has also authored several young adult series, such as *The Reckoners* and the *Skyward* series. Sanderson's analytical approach to world-building includes his "Sanderson's Laws of Magic," which distinguish between "hard" and "soft" magic systems in fantasy literature. His ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades, including the Hugo Award in 2013 for his novella [*The Emperor's Soul*][5], the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for his novels [*Elantris*][6] in 2005, and [The Hero of Ages][7] in 2008, as well as David Gemmell Legend Awards in 2011 for [*The Way of Kings*][8] and in 2015 for [*Words of Radiance*][9]. In 2022, Sanderson's Kickstarter campaign for four secret novels became the most successful in history, raising over $41 million. As of 2022, he is a co-creator and former host of the *Writing Excuses* podcast, an educational podcast for writers by writers that was started in 2008. (Sources: [1][1],[2][2]) [1]: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/pages/hello-my-names-brandon [2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Sanderson [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL5738148W [4]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL233594A [5]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL19960448W [6]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL5738147W [7]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL5738154W [8]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15358691W [9]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16813053W

Search this author Open first work

OL1394865A

Overview

Catalog identity and bibliographic footprint for this author.

24 representative editions

Author pages in Bookitis are intended to show only works actually attributed to the author and a representative edition for each of those works.

Catalog identity

How this author appears inside the active Bookitis catalog.

Display name
Brandon Sanderson
Personal name
Brandon Sanderson
Source identifier
OL1394865A

Featured books

Representative editions for works actually authored by this person.

Works in catalog

Quick navigation into the work-level grouping pages behind the featured books.

Isles of the Emberdark
Representative edition published 2026
Open Work
Perfect State
Representative edition published 2025
Open Work
The Emperor's Soul
Representative edition published 2025
Open Work
Rhythm of War
Representative edition published 2025
Open Work
Rythm of War part 1
Representative edition published 2025
Open Work
Tailored Realities
Representative edition published 2025
Open Work
The Well of Ascension
Representative edition published 2025
Open Work
The Way of Kings
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
Oathbringer
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
Edgedancer
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
Words of Radiance
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
The Lost Metal
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
Tress of the Emerald Sea
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
The Sunlit Man
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
Wind and Truth
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
White Sand Omnibus
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
Dragonsteel Prime
Representative edition published 2024
Open Work
Words of Radiance Part One
Representative edition published 2023
Open Work
Scarlet Circus
Representative edition published 2023
Open Work
The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England
Representative edition published 2023
Open Work
Spring 2023 Tor Title to Be Announced
Representative edition published 2023
Open Work
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
Representative edition published 2023
Open Work
Untitle
Representative edition published 2023
Open Work
Defiant
Representative edition published 2023
Open Work