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Brandon Sanderson Book Recommendations

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

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122 Books Recommended

Dragonsbane

Winterlands, Book 1

by Barbara Hambly

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

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 1

by N.K. Jemisin

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

Dragon Prince

Dragon Prince, Book 1

by Melanie Rawn

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

The Dagger and the Coin (5 books)

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

Tigana

by Guy Gavriel Kay

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

The Black Prism

Lightbringer, Book 1

by Brent Weeks

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

Uglies

The Uglies, Book 1

by Scott Westerfeld

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

Dragonriders of Pern (26 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)

Sabriel

Old Kingdom, Book 1

by Garth Nix

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

A Fire Upon The Deep

Zones of Thought, Book 1

by Vernor Vinge

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

Going Postal

Discworld, Book 33

by Terry Pratchett

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

Fitz and The Fool Trilogy (3 books)

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

Guards! Guards!

Discworld, Book 8

by Terry Pratchett

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

The Name of the Wind

Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1

by Patrick Rothfuss

"I loved [this book]." - 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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Codex Alera (6 books)

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

Glamourist Histories (5 books)

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

Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn ( 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)

Saga of Recluce (22 books)

"[This author] writes epic fantasy after the older style–more slow-paced, lots of description." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

Original Shannara ( books)

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The Books of Bayern (4 books)

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

Maze Runner (5 books)

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Tuesdays at the Castle (5 books)

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

Dragonwatch (5 books)

"The continuation of Fablehaven." - Brandon Sanderson (Source)

Malazan Book of the Fallen (20 books)

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