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The Stormlight Archive Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Stormlight Archive 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 The Stormlight Archive series? Start with "The Way of Kings Prime" (2002) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete The Stormlight Archive reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Way of Kings Prime
2002
The Way of Kings
2010
Words of Radiance
2014
Edgedancer
2016
Oathbringer
2017
Dawnshard
2020
Rhythm of War
2020
Wind and Truth
2024
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