Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere |OT| Journey Before Destination

[ExMachina]

Since I'm seeing new faces in here and we'll probably get more people popping by due to Oathbringer, we should do some introductory posts! Get to know each other a bit.

And if I get some good quotes from folks here, I think it'd be cool to put them in the OP - like book jacket quotes about why you should read Cosmere books but from the community.

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?

I'll post my response to the questions when I get home, want a keyboard for this. :P

So far Arcanum seems a lot more robust (in more ways than one) than the old Theoryland website. Glad WoBs have their own site finally.

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Yeah, its really clean/functional and I like it being separate from Wheel of Time stuff (as I have not read any of those books...).

The fact that they're re-transcribing everything is astounding.

 

[zroid]

ExMachina

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?
Mistborn TFE; I started reading it after Brandon was revealed as the author who would complete the Wheel of Time. I think I read it a few months before The Gathering Storm came out.

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?
I actually found out from this thread itself (at the old forum)! I was just browsing threads and saw "Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere" and I'm like "what the heck is a 'Cosmere'?" Then it hit me.

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?
Favourite book is Mistborn Secret History; favourite character is TenSoon

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?
unfortunately no

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?
I think it's definitely the magic systems and the action sequences that Brandon writes using those tools he has created. Just thrilling stuff. The interconnectedness of it all is something I didn't realize until later but it is very tantalizing as well.

 

[Deleted member 1759]

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?
Mistborn: The Final Empire. I was looking for a new fantasy book and someone in another forum recommended me TFE among others. Got hooked instantly.

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?
I'm not entirely sure anymore but I think I googled something and it directed me to the Cosmere subreddit. I was amazed that everything was kinda connected, so I decided to dive in. No regrets.

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?
Tough choice. Probably Words of Radiance and Dalinar

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?
No. I'm not a big convention guy but I'd love to go to a signing. But I don't think there have been any signings in Germany/Austria yet (apart from the Leipzig and Frankfurt Book Fair).

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?
The worldbuilding and especially the magic systems. The magic systems were actually the reason that I started reading TFE back then and didn't pick one of the other suggestions. Of the magic systems I like the Allomancy the best. On the worldbuilding, Sanderson manages to create such an immersive world in which I can get lost for hours without getting tired of it. Usually I need a break after 1-1.5 hours of reading (especially when I'm reading a book in English since it's not my mother tongue) but when I read Sanderson books I really lose track of time.

 

[Lirlond]

Finally cracked and read the tor preview. Now I just want the book I'm my hands! Agh I can't wait till Thursday

 

[Avis]

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?

Way of Kings. I was getting into audiobooks at the time and decided to look for some good epic fantasy. Saw numerous recommendations for WoK and WoR so i bit. Was super confused at first and it was a slog... almost bailed. Glad I didn't.

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?

Was about half way through WoK I went to the wiki to help myself remember the races and places and whatnot.
Found out about the Cosmere and it blew my mind. As soon as I was done Radiance I picked up The Final Empire.

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?

Definitely Words of Radiance. To this day nothing comes close to holding a candle to that book for me... so many awesome moments and characters.
Favorite Character would probably be Dalinar. His arc in WoK was great and he only got better in Radiance, though he had his trip ups. I love how he's always trying to move forward, be better than he was previously, learn from his mistakes and doesn't dwell on the past (much).

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?

Closest I can think of is that by total coincidence my cousin is also a huge cosmere fan! After we found out it gives us both an excuse at family gatherings to go off into the corner and talk about the latest book/novella.

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?

I'll echo the magic systems, Mistborn really nailed that and I can't wait for surgebinding to be more fleshed out. And yeah, the action is great too.
But I think my favorite part - though this has more to do with Sandersons writing - is how good he is at creating memorable, awesome moments.

Spoiler: Spoilers for Way of Kings, Words of Radiance and Hero of Ages

Dalinar catching the chasmfiends claw. Kaladin jumping into the arena. Vin nuking Kredik Shaw.

And many more. These moments are just so vivid in my memory - even though I was only listening to words describing these events they're just as memorable as any important movie or tv moment, if not more.

 

[Jin]

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?
Mistborn: The Final Empire, I honestly don't know how I found it, didn't know anybody that read those books, I think it was pure chance

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?
I think it was when I had finished the first Mistborn trilogy and I went to look into other work from Brandon, at this point I was already hooked.

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?
Words of Radiance. But it is honestly hard so many good books. Favorite character is probably Szeth-son-son-Vallano, I just love how the story around him start to unravel

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?
Sadly no

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?
Worldbuilding and the magic systems. I'm a sucker for really thought out stuff like in the Cosmere books.

 

[DanMagz]

Just finished The Well of Ascension and dove right into The Hero of Ages. Should i go on to Era 2 right after that or switch up to The Way of Kings?

 

[zroid]

Just finished The Well of Ascension and dove right into The Hero of Ages. Should i go on to Era 2 right after that or switch up to The Way of Kings?

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Your call, but the Era 2 books are pretty short, like all three combined are about the same length as Way of Kings. You could knock them off relatively fast.

However...

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strictly speaking this isn't the official recommended reading order, but I think it's better to read Mistborn Secret History in between Era 1 and 2. There are spoilery reasons why this isn't recommended, but I don't particularly think the spoiler is a big deal. It overall makes Secret History more enjoyable when Era 1 is absolutely fresh in memory.

 

[Tuorom]

Just finished The Well of Ascension and dove right into The Hero of Ages. Should i go on to Era 2 right after that or switch up to The Way of Kings?

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Read era 2 first so the references are fresh. Then dive right into the stormlight archive. You'll have a nice like, 4000 pages to read.

Also Shadows of Self might be the best era 2 book.

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Oh boy that ending. God damnit Brandon.

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?
Mistborn. I heard it was good.

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?
Saw it on a forum, and they were talking about how Hoid shows up everywhere.

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?
I think Mistborn. Kelsier is my bro.

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?
I like Brandon's worlds, and he puts nice revelations to keep the books exciting. He is almost like the Call of Duty of writing. You know what you're getting, you know it will be enjoyable, but it isn't anything spectacular. He just has good stories.

 

[ExMachina]

Thanks for sharing, guys! Lots of readers started with Mistborn TFE, unsurprisingly. I think I'm the only one here whose first Sanderson work was Warbreaker, hehe.

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?
I actually found out from this thread itself (at the old forum)! I was just browsing threads and saw "Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere" and I'm like "what the heck is a 'Cosmere'?" Then it hit me.

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I remember you posting in the old thread about finding out about the Cosmere! It's always fun seeing people discover it for the first time. Glad that thread could be of service. :P

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?
The worldbuilding and especially the magic systems. The magic systems were actually the reason that I started reading TFE back then and didn't pick one of the other suggestions. Of the magic systems I like the Allomancy the best. On the worldbuilding, Sanderson manages to create such an immersive world in which I can get lost for hours without getting tired of it. Usually I need a break after 1-1.5 hours of reading (especially when I'm reading a book in English since it's not my mother tongue) but when I read Sanderson books I really lose track of time.

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RE: Losting track of time when reading - I totally understand. :P Once the hook gets you, Brandon's such a master of pushing you to want to keep reading.

Out of curiosity, have you read any of German editions of Cosmere books? My friend works on the Chinese translations for Brandon's books and she's always posting interesting tidbits about information that gets revealed/clarified when names or concepts get translated into Mandarin.

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?

Closest I can think of is that by total coincidence my cousin is also a huge cosmere fan! After we found out it gives us both an excuse at family gatherings to go off into the corner and talk about the latest book/novella.

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That's awesome, wish I had family or RL friends who are also Sanderson fans. The only chances I've had to talk about Cosmere in-person is... at signings. ^^;

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?
Words of Radiance. But it is honestly hard so many good books. Favorite character is probably Szeth-son-son-Vallano, I just love how the story around him start to unravel.

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Oof re: Szeth's story. It's like watching a disaster unfold...

Spoiler: Words of Radiance Full Book

Should be very interesting to see what's in store for him in Oathbringer considering the end of WoR. Wonder how he'll handle Nightblood. O.O

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?
I like Brandon's worlds, and he puts nice revelations to keep the books exciting. He is almost like the Call of Duty of writing. You know what you're getting, you know it will be enjoyable, but it isn't anything spectacular. He just has good stories.

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Brandon definitely doesn't have the prettiest prose, but I'm with you that the actual content (stories, world-building, moments, etc.) of his writing it what draws you in. He's the epitome of a craftsman. Between his podcast, teaching, and ridiculous output... you can tell he works really hard and just loves the process of writing.

 

[ExMachina]

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?

Warbreaker, since it was available for free online. I found out about Sanderson's books from a thread at the old place talking about fictional magic systems that would make cool games. Of course many posters mentioned Allomancy, which made me look up the Mistborn trilogy (since I'm always on the lookout for more fantasy to read) and that brought me to Brandon's website.​

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?

After finishing The Hero of Ages, I went looking for online Mistborn discussion and ended up at The 17th Shard. Blew my mind and motivated me to read every other Sanderson book I could get my hands on.​

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?

The Emperor's Soul. Tightly plotted, Forging is an incredibly cool concept, and Shai is delightful.

Kaladin. His struggles (including a surprisingly accurate depiction of depression) make his triumphs, which consist of some of the best moments in all of the Cosmere, all the more uplifting.​

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?

In the run-up to WoR's release, I collaborated with a bunch of fan artists/writers on a Stormlight Archive version of Terry Pratchett's "Where's My Cow?" (an illustrated children's book set in the Discworld universe) called "Where's My Chull?" Pratchett was one of Sanderson's favorite authors and inspirations, so we thought this would be a cool gift.

The organizer of the project made a hand-bound physical version and gave it to Brandon during the WoR signing at Chicago. "Where's My Chull?" now has a permanent place on his shelf. :)​

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?

Gotta echo most folks and also say the world-building and memorable moments; so many crazy reveals and badass scenes, both after great buildups. But another aspect of his writing that I want to highlight is how Brandon is willing to stretch himself and write characters/cultures unlike himself/his own, which results in fresh settings compared to a lot of other fantasy. And he always does it with respect and research involving real people of those backgrounds.

When you grow up reading fantasy and most of it is sword-and-board EU-centric stuff, it's amazing to know that your favorite author's magnum opus (The Stormlight Archive) is largely influenced by East Asian culture (Korea, where Brandon did his mission) and media (Shardblades are pretty much giant video game/anime swords that Brandon wanted to make plausible/justified, lmao).​

 

[Deleted member 1759]

Out of curiosity, have you read any of German editions of Cosmere books? My friend works on the Chinese translations for Brandon's books and she's always posting interesting tidbits about information that gets revealed/clarified when names or concepts get translated into Mandarin.

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I've only read the first Mistborn trilogy in German. Your friends work sounds super interesting. Can't really share anything interesting about names/concepts though. I'd probably have to re-read the trilogy in English.

In the run-up to WoR's release, I collaborated with a bunch of fan artists/writers on a Stormlight Archive version of Terry Pratchett's "Where's My Cow?" (an illustrated children's book set in the Discworld universe) called "Where's My Chull?" Pratchett was one of Sanderson's favorite authors and inspirations, so we thought this would be a cool gift.

The organizer of the project made a hand-bound physical version and gave it to Brandon during the WoR signing at Chicago. "Where's My Chull?" now has a permanent place on his shelf. :)

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Looked it up and found the tumblr post, that's some quite impressive work, and a great story to share. Love the illustrations.

 

[Jin]

Out of curiosity, have you read any of German editions of Cosmere books?

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In germany the stormlight archives and mistborn series are split into smaller books which makes them a lot more expensive.
I probably would have tried the german version but decided against because of said reason

 

[zroid]

The Emperor's Soul. Tightly plotted, Forging is an incredibly cool concept, and Shai is delightful.

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I almost put this down instead of Secret History. I do think it is the better book by most measures!

But in the end I had to follow my gut, and MSH was just such a fun and rewarding read for me. :'D

 

[ExMachina]

Oathbringer OT is up!

https://www.resetera.com/threads/oathbringer-ot-the-stormlight-archive-book-3.5632/

Let me know if you think any other info should go in the OP or what y'all think of the spoiler policy.

Looked it up and found the tumblr post, that's some quite impressive work, and a great story to share. Love the illustrations.

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Thanks! It was a lot of fun and honestly one of my favorite projects ever.

In germany the stormlight archives and mistborn series are split into smaller books which makes them a lot more expensive.
I probably would have tried the german version but decided against because of said reason

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Ohh, I remember hearing about how the international editions are often split up... but didn't even think of the pricing difference that would result. That's rough. O.O

I almost put this down instead of Secret History. I do think it is the better book by most measures!

But in the end I had to follow my gut, and MSH was just such a fun and rewarding read for me. :'D

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It is indeed a tough choice, hehe. Depending on what criteria I feel like using (as a standalone story? evaluated overall in the context of the Cosmere? etc.) my answer changes all the time. So it's all good; MSH is a fine choice as well. :P

 

[random88]

The Emperor's Soul is easily his best novella.

 

[zroid]

White Sand vol 1 hardcover is only $9.52 at amazon.ca currently. That's a heck of a price.

 

[Deleted member 9479]

There's really no arguing that technically Emperor's Soul is his best.

But Secret History does so much cool stuff that I don't care, hahah.

 

[zroid]

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this one is fascinating!

 

[Pygrus]

Does anyone currently run or want to try to get together a Mistborn table-top game? I use to run one of these before I moved, now it's way harder to find people to do it, fun system though.

 

[ExMachina]

In my hype, I drew some SA fanart... not actually Oathbringer related but whatever.

Flashback Dalinar (wild dude who duels high princes into submission and doesn't yet care about dressing properly lol):

Flashback Kaladin (squad leader who wears illegal pants, one of the few times I'm allowed to draw him smiling):

 

[zroid]

That's really good ExMachina!

 

[Buttchin-n-Bones]

In my hype, I drew some SA fanart... not actually Oathbringer related but whatever.

Flashback Dalinar (wild dude who duels high princes into submission and doesn't yet care about dressing properly lol):

Flashback Kaladin (squad leader who wears illegal pants, one of the few times I'm allowed to draw him smiling):

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That's some good stuff right there

 

[Riley]

In my hype, I drew some SA fanart... not actually Oathbringer related but whatever.

Flashback Dalinar (wild dude who duels high princes into submission and doesn't yet care about dressing properly lol):

Flashback Kaladin (squad leader who wears illegal pants, one of the few times I'm allowed to draw him smiling):

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Nice! I like how they look in your art style. :D

 

[Westonian]

I've never pre-ordered a Kindle book before. Does anyone know when Amazon unlocks copies for download?

 

[ExMachina]

zroid Buttchin-n-Bones Riley
Thanks for the kind words. :D I'll probably draw more stuff as I get through Oathbringer... so apologies in advance for more art spam. :P

I've never pre-ordered a Kindle book before. Does anyone know when Amazon unlocks copies for download?

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It's per regional storefront - some Resetters in Europe already have their Kindle copies. Should be midnight EST if you bought from the US store, though it's not 100% sure (according to Peter Ahlstrom, Brandon's assistant).

 

[Westonian]

It's 12 am EST. No dice. :(

I need to sleep. Oh well, it will be waiting for me in the morning.

 

[Jest]

Oathbringer just delivered to my Kindle.

 

[Khalid]

Currently downloading the audiobook from Audible!

 

[Jin]

I stayed up way too late and read the first 10 chapters

Now that I'm awake again, time to continue the journey

 

[Deleted member 1759]

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this one is fascinating!

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Huh, that's interesting.

In my hype, I drew some SA fanart... not actually Oathbringer related but whatever.

Flashback Dalinar (wild dude who duels high princes into submission and doesn't yet care about dressing properly lol):

Flashback Kaladin (squad leader who wears illegal pants, one of the few times I'm allowed to draw him smiling):

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Awesome

 

[Deleted member 9479]

Those are pretty good ExMachina!

 

[Westonian]

I caved last week and read all of the preview chapters. In case anyone was wondering, the 32 preview chapters make up 26% of the book, according to Kindle.

I only read a few chapters last night before I had to force myself to quit. I'm so happy this is finally here!

 

[Mifec]

Chapter 37 from

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Rock's POV

is so nice, a lot of heartwarming stuff so far.

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?
The Way of Kings actually, then I read Warbreaker then Mistborn.

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?
I googled stuff before going on to Mistborn. I don't believe spoilers can ruin a work so I was just going through the wiki.

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?
The Way of Kings. Kaladin for sure, especially Oathbringer Kaladin so far. Edgeedancer was great too because Lift is such a fun char. The Kelsier novella just made me sad for the most part.

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?
Nope, the most exciting thing was getting a signed book I guess?

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?
All of it? I don't think you can appreciate it if you don't like the worldbuilding or chars or are at least a bit interested in the magic system.

 

[Tuorom]

In my hype, I drew some SA fanart... not actually Oathbringer related but whatever.

Flashback Dalinar (wild dude who duels high princes into submission and doesn't yet care about dressing properly lol):

Flashback Kaladin (squad leader who wears illegal pants, one of the few times I'm allowed to draw him smiling):

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Nice! I always pictured Dalinar as a big man though. And I was just thinking if they made a movie out of these novels, that Dave Bautista would be great for Dalinar.

 

[Deleted member 1759]

A Newbie's Guide to Brandon Sanderson, the Cosmere, and the Stormlight Archive

With the release of Oathbringer, Brandon Sanderson's immensely popular Stormlight Archive series is once again a hot topic of conversation in SFF circles. This is hugely expansive, complex epic fantasy, requiring not only a sizable time commitment—the three released novels (of a planned 10) and bonus novella total a wrist-straining 3,600 pages—but the willingness to absorb and remember dozens of characters, plot lines that span thousands of years, and multiple magic systems, each operating on a level of intricacy that exceeds genre standards.

Nobody would blame you for being intimidated.

I mean, sure, you could read four or five other novels in the time it takes you to read Oathbringer. Still, you'll never shake that nagging feeling that you're missing out on something special.

Well, you're in luck. I've got your back.

Welcome to the Newbie's Guide to Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive.

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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog...rt-with-brandon-sanderson-stormlight-archive/

Probably not much new information for most here but an interesting read nonetheless.

 

[ExMachina]

Those are pretty good ExMachina!

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Thanks! :]

Nice! I always pictured Dalinar as a big man though. And I was just thinking if they made a movie out of these novels, that Dave Bautista would be great for Dalinar.

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Thank you! I didn't convey it so well in the drawing (can I blame focusing on the jacket? haha), but it's definitely important that Dalinar be built/physically imposing. And Dave Bautista is a *great* fancasting for Dalinar, I'm adding him to my head reference for the character.

A Newbie's Guide to Brandon Sanderson, the Cosmere, and the Stormlight Archive

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog...rt-with-brandon-sanderson-stormlight-archive/

Probably not much new information for most here but an interesting read nonetheless.

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Good stuff from Aidan Moher - I'll link to it in the OP. Saw him tweeting about writing 50k words about SA and how that's totallly appropriate considering the subject. :P

Awesome author and a good dude to follow if you're looking for more fantasy to read.

 

[BaltimoreLarry]

I should have never started re-listening to the stormlight archive audiobooks. Planned to do it just to kill time after I finished my last series and before Oathbringer, but now I'm just wrapping TWOK and it's just too damn engrossing.

 

[Deleted member 1759]

Good stuff from Aidan Moher - I'll link to it in the OP. Saw him tweeting about writing 50k words about SA and how that's totallly appropriate considering the subject. :P

Awesome author and a good dude to follow if you're looking for more fantasy to read.

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Followed him on Twitter after I found the guide

He's also on Era but I can't remember his username :D

 

[zroid]

I think it's just "aidan"?

 

[Jest]

Nice! I always pictured Dalinar as a big man though. And I was just thinking if they made a movie out of these novels, that Dave Bautista would be great for Dalinar.

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I was thinking about a Premium Cable show or Movie version of Dalinar myself just last night and in my minds eye I thought Jason Momoa would be perfect.

 

[Deleted member 1759]

I think it's just "aidan"?

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Oops, you're right :D

 

[zroid]

For those interested, my extensive interview with Sanderson was just published. We discuss Oathbringer, the intersection of religion and fantasy, what it's like to write epic fantasy in 2017, and what's next for the Stormlight Archive.

I also published a newcomer's guide to Brandon Sanderson and the Stormlight Archive, which might be useful in convincing your friends to read the series.

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Just going to put this here! Already read the newcomer's guide but I'll check out the interview this evening.

 

[aidan]

Followed him on Twitter after I found the guide

He's also on Era but I can't remember his username :D

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I think it's just "aidan"?

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*invokes Summon Author charm*

*waves*

I didn't know about this thread! Duly subscribed.

 

[Jin]

one quarter through oathbringer now, I think I have covered the preview chapters now?

Damn it is so good already, I don't want this to end

 

[random88]

I'm at 70%. Sanderson books usually get into that ending rush in the last 15-20% of a book, but here it starts at about 60% and it's crazy.

 

[J.R. Ewing]

Stormfather, Way of Kings is so good. Listening to the audiobook after having read it right after release years ago. Working up to Oathbringer.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Ahhhhh it's been nice getting in to a good book again. I've been jonesing since I polished of the Vorkosigan Saga, and Powder Mage was actively painful to read.

There's something about a good, long book that's just different than watching a show or consuming other visual media. I think it's that so much of it's just in your head, you can just... turn off your senses and live in the world.

 

[djinn]

Bought the Oathbringer ebook. Up to chapter 18. This is the first book I've really gotten into in almost a year. Anti-depressants have destroyed a lot of my interest in my favourite hobbies so it's so great to be able to enjoy this book. Having fun so far. Pattern is still my favourite.

 

[1000 Needles]

Mainly just lurk this thread occasionally, since I'm still very new to the Cosmere, but here we go!

1. What was the first Cosmere work you read? Why did you choose to read it?

Mistborn: The Final Empire. I read it a bit after finishing The Wheel of Time series, and discovering Sanderson that way

2. When did you realize/find out that these works share a universe?

This very thread, though on the other site. I posted in it once, maybe twice, that's it

3. What's your favorite Cosmere book/story? Favorite character from the Cosmere?

With the note I've only read the first 3 Mistborn novels to date (working on the 1st Wax and Wayne one now), I'd have to go with The Final Empire. Favorite character is probably TenSoon or perhaps Spook. I expect this to change as I explore the Cosmere

4. Do you have any Cosmere fandom related stories to share (signings, conventions, etc.)?

Alas, I do not

5. What aspect of the Cosmere do you enjoy the most (e.g. awesome magic systems, worldbuilding and theorizing, etc.)?

Allomancy, Feruchemy, Hemallurgy - I love them all! To make not one but 3 brilliant magical systems is an incredible achievement.

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