Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection

A collection of Cosmere short fiction and novellas, with author essays mapping each world. Includes 'The Emperor's Soul', 'Sixth of the Dusk' and more.

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Where it fits in the Cosmere

Recommended order
#12 of 19

after The Bands of Mourning · before Oathbringer

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1 mapped connection

to other Cosmere books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.

What you've unlocked here

This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.

Common questions

Can I start the Cosmere with Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection?

Yes — Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection is a standalone: no prior Cosmere reading is required, though connections to other books reveal themselves as you read more.

What should I read before Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection?

Nothing is required before Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection — it works as an entry point.

Where does Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection fit in the Cosmere reading order?

Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection is #12 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#12 in publication order). The previous stop is The Bands of Mourning. Up next is Oathbringer.