Brandon Sanderson Recommended Books

Brandon Sanderson has recommended 123 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.

Brandon Sanderson is an American author of epic fantasy and science fiction.

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123 Books Recommended

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Last updated: July 21, 2026

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Dragonsbane

Winterlands, Book 1

by Barbara Hambly

"One of the books that got me into Fantasy." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 1

by N.K. Jemisin

"Slight content warning." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Dragon Prince

Dragon Prince, Book 1

by Melanie Rawn

"One of my favorite books of all time." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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The Dagger and the Coin (5 books)

"[Read] anything by [this author] under any of his various pen names." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Tigana

by Guy Gavriel Kay

"A wonderful work." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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The Black Prism

Lightbringer, Book 1

by Brent Weeks

Brandon Sanderson recommended this book on his website. (Source)

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Uglies

The Uglies, Book 1

by Scott Westerfeld

"I read [this book] and enjoyed that." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Dragonriders of Pern (27 books)

"If you haven’t read [this author's] books I don’t know why you’re reading mine. You need to go and read hers immediately!" - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Sabriel

Old Kingdom, Book 1

by Garth Nix

"If you haven’t tried [this book], I suggest it." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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A Fire Upon The Deep

Zones of Thought, Book 1

by Vernor Vinge

"One of my all-time favorite SF books." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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The Name of the Wind

The Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1

by Patrick Rothfuss

"I loved [this book]." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Fitz and The Fool Trilogy (3 books)

"[I recommend] anything [by this author] but particularly [this trilogy]." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Guards! Guards!

Discworld, Book 8

by Terry Pratchett

"[This author's] books get better and better as he goes along." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Going Postal

Discworld, Book 33

by Terry Pratchett

"My favorite [by this author] right now." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Game of Thrones (5 books)

Brandon Sanderson recommended this author on his website. (Source)

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Elon Musk, James Clear

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Codex Alera (6 books)

Brandon Sanderson recommended this author on his website. (Source)

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Glamourist Histories (5 books)

"I find them different, clever, and fun." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

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Memory Sorrow and Thorn (4 books)

"[This author] is wonderful, but very long-winded. (I happen to like how long-winded he is, but I should warn that is his style)." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)