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Cosmere Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Cosmere books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Cosmere series? Start with "Sixth of the Dusk" (2014) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Cosmere reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Sixth of the Dusk
2014
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell
2015
Arcanum Unbounded
2016
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