10 audiobooks for fans of The Way of Kings
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Words of Radiance
The Stormlight Archive • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
★ 4.96 ABR Score (587.5K ratings)★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (89.5K)48h 15m listening time • Released 2014The second Stormlight Archive book surpasses the first — the magic system, the characters, and the worldbuilding all deepen into one of epic fantasy's greatest achievements.
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The Gathering Storm
The Wheel of Time • Book 12
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
The Gathering Storm delivers the same epic scope and intricate magic systems you loved in The Way of Kings, with Kramer and Reading's masterful dual narration creating an equally immersive listening experience across its 42-hour runtime. Both works explore themes of duty, redemption, and ordinary people rising to face impossible circumstances, making this a natural continuation for listeners invested in character-driven fantasy.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (224.4K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (45.7K)41h 47m listening time • Released 2013Kramer and Reading's dual narration finally gives the Wheel of Time the vocal landscape it deserves, turning a sprawling epic into something genuinely intimate and propulsive.
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Towers of Midnight
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
The same dual narration that brings The Way of Kings to life returns here with seamless chemistry between Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, guiding you through an epic conclusion that shares Sanderson's gift for weaving intricate magic systems with deeply human character arcs. Towers of Midnight delivers that same immersive, multi-perspective storytelling across an equally expansive world, making it a natural continuation for listeners who savored the scale and emotional depth of Stormlight's first installment.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)38h 21m listening time • Released 2010Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate the emotional weight of Jordan's endgame—their dual narration makes the converging POVs feel like separate threads tightening toward catastrophe, and they nail the quieter character breakthroughs that matter most before the final battle.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Hero of Ages delivers the same epic scope and intricate magic systems that define Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration capturing the same immersive intensity across a more condensed journey. The audiobook explores themes of sacrifice and redemption with the same emotional depth as The Way of Kings, making it an equally rewarding listen for those drawn to character-driven fantasy.
★ 4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)27h 25m listening time • Released 2008Michael Kramer's narration elevates this finale into something transcendent—his command of Vin's internal devastation and the apocalyptic scope makes the 27-hour journey feel essential, not exhausting.
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Oathbringer
The Stormlight Archive • Book 3
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.83 ABR Score (432.0K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (365.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (67.0K)55h 5m listening time • Released 2017Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this sprawling epic into something transcendent—their dual narration captures three interconnected characters with such distinct emotional depth that 55 hours vanishes. Oathbringer is where Sanderson's intricate magic system and moral complexity finally match the scope of his ambition.
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The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Final Empire delivers the same intricate magic systems and epic world-building that define Sanderson's work, while Michael Kramer's narration captures the same immersive quality across a more concise storyline that moves with relentless momentum. Both feature ordinary characters thrust into extraordinary circumstances who must navigate complex moral questions, though this earlier work distills those themes into a tighter, faster-paced narrative perfect for listeners seeking a complete arc in less time.
★ 4.78 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (97.4K)24h 39m listening time • Released 2008The best entry point into Sanderson — a heist story set in a world where the Dark Lord won, with one of the cleverest magic systems ever devised.
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Rhythm of War
The Stormlight Archive • Book 4
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.76 ABR Score (287.4K ratings)★ 4.58 Goodreads (245.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (41.8K)57h 26m listening time • Released 2020Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this epic's sprawling POVs into something genuinely cinematic—their dual narration makes Sanderson's intricate character work land harder than it has any right to at 57 hours.
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The Lost Metal
The Mistborn Saga • Book 7
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Lost Metal delivers the same intricate magic systems and morally complex characters that define Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration providing continuity in the audiobook experience. Though significantly shorter, it maintains the epic scope and philosophical depth listeners appreciated in The Way of Kings while offering a more streamlined, fast-paced narrative.
★ 4.70 ABR Score (136.9K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K) ★ 4.86 Audible (14.4K)18h 46m listening time • Released 2022Michael Kramer brings surgical precision to Sanderson's sprawling finale, keeping you locked in through 18+ hours of intricate plotting and emotional payoffs that actually land. This is the rare epic fantasy audiobook where the narrator's control matches the author's ambition.
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The Bands of Mourning
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Michael Kramer's narration brings the same immersive depth to this faster-paced Mistborn adventure, which offers a compelling shift from The Way of Kings' epic scope to intimate character-driven mystery while maintaining Sanderson's intricate magic systems and themes of redemption. The 15-hour runtime delivers the same satisfying narrative craftsmanship in a more concentrated listening experience.
★ 4.66 ABR Score (220.8K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (193.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (27.4K)14h 41m listening time • Released 2016Michael Kramer's narration elevates this already brilliant heist-mystery, bringing razor-sharp distinction to Sanderson's cast while keeping the intricate magic system crystal clear at audiobook pace.
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Tress of the Emerald Sea
Hoid's Travails • Book 1
by Brandon Sanderson, Howard Lyon
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Michael Kramer's narration carries over the epic fantasy atmosphere, while Sanderson's signature intricate worldbuilding and magic systems remain compelling despite the notably shorter runtime. Tress of the Emerald Sea offers a more intimate, adventure-focused story that retains the emotional depth and wit listeners appreciated in The Way of Kings without the sprawling scope.
★ 4.50 ABR Score (302.4K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (297.2K) ★ 4.74 Audible (5.1K)12h 27m listening time • Released 2024Michael Kramer's warm, conversational narration transforms Sanderson's fairy tale into pure comfort fantasy—the kind of audiobook that makes you want to extend your commute just to hear what happens next.
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