10 books for fans of Towers of Midnight
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The Way of Kings
The Cosmere • Book 1
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K ratings) - 2
Words of Radiance
The Stormlight Archive • Book 2
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K ratings) - 3
Oathbringer
The Stormlight Archive • Book 3
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.60 Goodreads (365.0K ratings) - 4
The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K ratings) - 5
The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K ratings) - 6
The Lost Metal
The Mistborn Saga • Book 7
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K ratings) - 7
The Bands of Mourning
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.40 Goodreads (193.3K ratings) - 8
Wind and Truth
The Stormlight Archive • Book 5
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.37 Goodreads (139.0K ratings) - 9
Tress of the Emerald Sea
Hoid's Travails • Book 1
by Brandon Sanderson, Howard Lyon
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.32 Goodreads (297.2K ratings) - 10
Shadows of Self
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 2
More about this pick
Allomancer lawman Wax investigates a series of government assassinations in an increasingly industrialized world three centuries after the original Mistborn trilogy. Sanderson explores how magical societies evolve, blending Western themes with intricate worldbuilding.
★ 4.26 Goodreads (211.7K ratings)