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Learn more.10 Books to Read Next If You Love Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere SeriesLooking for a great new series?By Scott WhitePosted: Apr 12, 2026 3:10pm UTC2 commentsWhen it comes to modern fantasy authors, Brandon Sanderson is sort of the bee’s knees.
With a wealth of different worlds that he explores that are ripe with unique characters, intricate lore, and of course, his signature magic systems, the books of the Cosmere and beyond have delighted readers ever since 2005 when it all began.
We are pretty big fans ourselves here at IGN, having covered where to get started in the Cosmere, what to read before the new movie and TV adaptations, and along with the tabletop offerings from the Cosmere RPG and Mistborn: Deck Building Game.
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But, like anything in life, all good things must come to an end (at least for a time), and there are only so many Sanderson books out there.
When that’s the case, you will need something else to read, and that is where this list comes in.
We’re here to point you in the direction of other wonderful books that we think other fellow Sanderson fans will enjoy.
The following books all feature incredible casts of characters that you will find yourself screaming out your support for, stories that will leave you breathless (and occasionally teary), and most also highlight a creative take on a magic or magic-adjacent system
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Source: [IGN](https://www.ign.com/articles/best-books-like-brandon-sanderson-cosmere-universe)