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Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians
Brandon Sanderson

Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians

Quick Answer

Read "Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians" as the 5th book in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Alcatraz Versus the Dark Talent" (Book 4)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 5th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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As a Knight of Crystallia, I, Bastille, swore to protect the Smedry clan from the Evil Librarians. (And believe me, screwups like them constantly need protecting.) But when Alcatraz Smedry got strapped to an altar of outdated encyclopedias to be sacrificed to the dark gods, I arrived too late—and instead his father took his place. Now Alcatraz is a blubbering mess, so it’s up to me lead the charge against his father’s killer: Biblioden, founder of the Evil Librarians—I was sure he died centuries ago!—who’s back to complete his goal of world domination. Now he’s going to use the dark powers he gained from that sacrifice against everyone not under Evil Librarian control. Being burned up from the inside is not how I plan to die, so I’d better figure out some way to stop him or we’re toast! I know Alcatraz is wrong when he swears he’s no hero. But when a hero falls short, that’s the time for everyone else to step up and do what needs to be done.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians before Alcatraz Versus the Dark Talent?

No. We recommend reading Alcatraz Versus the Dark Talent first. Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians is the 5th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians required reading for the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians in the reading order?

Currently, Bastille Vs. The Evil Librarians is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.