10 audiobooks for fans of Towers of Midnight
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The Way of Kings
The Cosmere • Book 1
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
The Way of Kings delivers the same epic scope and intricate world-building that defines Sanderson's work, while Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's familiar dual narration creates a seamless listening experience that fans of the Wheel of Time series will immediately recognize and appreciate. Both works weave together multiple character perspectives and explore themes of duty, redemption, and personal growth against richly detailed fantasy backdrops.
★ 4.89 ABR Score (796.4K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (113.2K)45h 30m listening time • Released 2010Sanderson's most ambitious work — a 45-hour epic with one of the most intricately designed magic systems in fantasy, and characters whose growth pays off magnificently.
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Words of Radiance
The Stormlight Archive • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
The dual narration from Kramer and Reading creates the same immersive storytelling experience, while Sanderson's intricate world-building and exploration of duty, honor, and personal growth will resonate with readers drawn to Towers of Midnight's epic scope. The longer runtime allows Sanderson to develop his themes with even greater depth and complexity.
★ 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 Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Michael Kramer's dramatic narration captures the same epic scope and high-stakes world-building that makes Towers of Midnight compelling, while The Hero of Ages delivers Sanderson's signature exploration of heroism and sacrifice in a more tightly plotted narrative that rewards close listening.
★ 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
Sanderson's epic scope expands even further in Oathbringer, maintaining the intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that define his work while the familiar narration of Reading and Kramer guides you through an even more immersive 55-hour journey. The themes of duty, redemption, and ordinary people rising to extraordinary challenges deepen considerably, offering the same satisfying blend of intimate character moments and sweeping fantasy worldbuilding.
★ 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
Michael Kramer's narration brings the same epic gravitas to Sanderson's standalone Mistborn saga, while The Final Empire delivers the intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that define Sanderson's writing at a more focused narrative pace. The audiobook's tighter runtime offers a complete, immersive experience without sacrificing the philosophical depth and high-stakes world-building that drew you to the Wheel of Time conclusion.
★ 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
Rhythm of War delivers the same epic scope and intricate magic systems that define Sanderson's work, while Reading and Kramer's dual narration creates an equally immersive listening experience across its expansive runtime. The novel deepens themes of leadership, sacrifice, and redemption that resonate throughout Sanderson's Cosmere universe, offering the same blend of intimate character moments and world-shaking stakes.
★ 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
Brandon Sanderson's signature blend of intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling carries over seamlessly, while Michael Kramer's narration provides the same immersive quality that made the audiobook experience compelling. The Lost Metal delivers the same epic scope in a more condensed format, offering a satisfying standalone adventure for listeners who crave Sanderson's meticulous worldbuilding without the extended commitment.
★ 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
The Bands of Mourning delivers the same blend of intricate worldbuilding and character-driven storytelling that defines Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration capturing the same immersive quality across a more compact narrative. This book maintains the epic fantasy scope and philosophical depth listeners appreciated in Towers of Midnight while offering a standalone adventure that feels both fresh and familiar in tone.
★ 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, immersive quality you loved in Towers of Midnight, while Sanderson's trademark magic systems and character-driven storytelling remain front and center in a more intimate, contained adventure that offers a similarly rich listening experience in a fraction of the time.
★ 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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Wind and Truth
The Stormlight Archive • Book 5
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Brandon Sanderson's distinctive worldbuilding and intricate magic systems that elevated Towers of Midnight reach epic new heights in Wind and Truth, while Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's seamless dual narration creates the same immersive listening experience across both expansive fantasy epics. The shared themes of perseverance through catastrophic conflict and the weight of heroic responsibility resonate powerfully throughout both works, making the longer runtime of Wind and Truth feel like a natural continuation of the same immersive journey.
★ 4.45 ABR Score (160.9K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (139.0K) ★ 4.6 Audible (21.9K)62h 48m listening time • Released 2024Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate an already massive climax with perfectly calibrated performances that make 62 hours feel essential, not exhausting. Sanderson's payoff demands narrators who can handle intimate character moments and apocalyptic stakes equally, and they nail both.
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