Fantasy Buddy Reads discussion

Beena, Navi and me will try to read/ re-read most of the Cosmere books before SA4 will be published :)

Here's a tentative schedule, we will pick exact dates on the go:


Sometime 😅: White Sand


March 25th : The Alloy of Law
April: Shadows of Self
May: The Bands of Mourning
June: Warbreaker
July: The Way of Kings
August 5th: Words of Radiance + Edgedancer
September:Oathbringer
October: Arcanum Unbounded
November: The Stormlight Archive #4 (published on the 17th)

Everyone is of course welcome to join :)

Yay! I was only gonna join you for Stormlight, but I may join Warbreaker, I'll see if I'm in the mood for it when June comes about..

I'm in for Secret History and then the rest of Arcanum Unbounded. :)

Beena wrote: "Yay! I was only gonna join you for Stormlight, but I may join Warbreaker, I'll see if I'm in the mood for it when June comes about.."

Oh oops, but that's more than 50% (at least page wise), so let's round up and I'll leave the comment as it is 😂

Tentatively in

I'm thinking I'm in for at least some of this. I haven't read a single solitary Sanderson, never knowing where to start... any suggestions as to where I should butt in?

In March, April and May we're reading Mistborn Era 2, I don't think you should start there if you haven't read era 1, starting with The Final Empire.
Normally I would suggest starting with Mistborn Era 1 (or Elantris) because it was published first, but if you don't mind missing some easter eggs, I do think you can just as well start with The Way of King and join us from July onwards.
I think Warbreaker would work as well, but I haven't read it yet and therefore I'm not sure if it's a good introduction to Sanderson's work

I am in! Well, starting from Shadows of Self at least.

Thanks @Anni! I just requested The Final Empire from the library and we'll see how I go 😊 then I'll maybe I'll join you for The Way of Kings

Warbreaker would work pretty well for an introduction... A nice little standalone before diving into the Stormlight Archives page-monsters :p

I am in for Warbreaker and after reading it I will decide if I will join for Stormlight Archives or not.

Virginie wrote: "Warbreaker would work pretty well for an introduction... A nice little standalone before diving into the Stormlight Archives page-monsters :p"

That's great because I may join for Warbreaker! 😊

I'll try to round up all the books I'm missing because I really really wanna join for this!

I'll join for Arcanum Unbounded stuff, and the Stormlight #4

Yay! So excited☺️

I may jump in here and there for some of this, particularly a reread of Oathbringer before SA #4!

Speaking of Sanderson...I'm here for Warbreaker.....

I am joining for a re read of the 3 stormlight books for sure:)

Jarek "the Mistborn" wrote: "I am joining for a re read of the 3 stormlight books for sure:)"

Just smashed these three. It is always so worth it.

:)

Does anyone know where I can find a copy of White Sand? It's not available for Kindle!

Navi wrote: "Does anyone know where I can find a copy of White Sand? It's not available for Kindle!"

Hmm it's on kindle in the UK, just found it on Amazon. They also sell it in Hardcover. Paperback versions are from third party sellers only by the looks.

Brandon Sanderson's White Sand Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E62OKF...

Siobhan wrote: "Brandon Sanderson's White Sand Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E62OKF..."

Oh, I didn't realize it was a graphic novel! The book listed in the first post is different.

Navi, the graphic novels were adapted from the prose version he wrote many years ago, if you would prefer that. It's hard to get, though.

I am in...

You get the prose version per email, when you subscribe to Sanderson's newsletter :)

Isn't the prose version of White Sand in Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection.

Sir Anni wrote: "You get the prose version per email, when you subscribe to Sanderson's newsletter :)"

Ohh that makes sense. Thank you!

Rob wrote: "Isn't the prose version of White Sand in Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection."

Don't think so, just a small section of graphic novel I think.

Sir Anni wrote: "You get the prose version per email, when you subscribe to Sanderson's newsletter :)"

What version are you buddy reading? :)

Rob wrote: "Isn't the prose version of White Sand in Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection."

That's only the first few chapters. The full prose is like 600-700 pages.

Siobhan wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "You get the prose version per email, when you subscribe to Sanderson's newsletter :)"

What version are you buddy reading? :)"

I was going to reread the prose. I really didn't like the graphic novel.

Finally got my hands on the new edition of the Elantris UK paperback, so I'll be reading that sometime this month if anyone wanna join :D

Diana Stormblessed wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "You get the prose version per email, when you subscribe to Sanderson's newsletter :)"

What version are you buddy reading? :)"

I was going to reread the prose. I r..."

Oh what didn't you like about it, out of interest?

Honestly the illustrations. I thought all of the characters looked the same and therefore it was hard to follow. I wish they got a different illustrator for it.

Siobhan wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "You get the prose version per email, when you subscribe to Sanderson's newsletter :)"

What version are you buddy reading? :)"

I was planning to read the prose version... I'm not the biggest fan of GN in general and the White Sand ones are quite expensive... Also judging by the cover, the illustrations aren't my cup of tea eigher...

Ah that's a shame Diana.

Cool I will try to get the prose and join.

Sorry for confusing you, Navi! I was confused myself apparently. 😅

Siobhan wrote: "Ah that's a shame Diana.

Cool I will try to get the prose and join.

Sorry for confusing you, Navi! I was confused myself apparently. 😅"

Prose is a lot better anyway 😅. BranSan packs a lot of information into his books, and you miss a lot of details in the gn version. It's like watching an hour and a half movie based on a 900 page book. Sure you get the basic gist, but you lose so much of the development.

Diana Stormblessed wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Ah that's a shame Diana.

Cool I will try to get the prose and join.

Sorry for confusing you, Navi! I was confused myself apparently. 😅"

Prose is a lot better anyway 😅. BranSan p..."

Thank you, I had no idea it was originally prose! I'd only ever seen the graphic novels.

Have you picked a date for The Alloy of Law? I started a few days ago and would love to discuss with you all :D

Uhm no... I also think we missed White Sand. At least I do 😅

Sir Anni wrote: "Uhm no... I also think we missed White Sand. At least I do 😅"

Been meaning to reread the first two white sand graphic novels and third has been sitting on the shelf since release day, so I need to this myself :)

Rob wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "Uhm no... I also think we missed White Sand. At least I do 😅"

Been meaning to reread the first two white sand graphic novels and third has been sitting on the shelf since release ..."

Do you know if the graphic novel and the prose version align somehow? I will read the late, if they do, we can do a BR. Maybe delay it a bit further and read it sometime at the beginning of April?

Kathrine wrote: "Have you picked a date for The Alloy of Law? I started a few days ago and would love to discuss with you all :D"

Would you mind waiting a bit longer? I think I can start on the 25th

Sir Anni wrote: "Kathrine wrote: "Have you picked a date for The Alloy of Law? I started a few days ago and would love to discuss with you all :D"

Would you mind waiting a bit longer? I think I can..."

That's fine, would rather wait and be able to discuss with you :D

Kathrine wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "Kathrine wrote: "Have you picked a date for The Alloy of Law? I started a few days ago and would love to discuss with you all :D"

Would you mind waiting a bit long..."

Perfect, thank you! :)

I also think I haven't messaged you back, whoops, I will! In the meantime you could maybe talk to your gouverment and tell them to open their borders again around the 20th of April 😂

So, when do we start and are we discussing it here?

Sir Anni wrote: "Perfect, thank you! :)

I also think I haven't messaged you back, whoops, I will! In the meantime you could maybe talk to your gouverment and tell them to open their borders again around the 20th of April 😂"

Hahahaha, no worries! I figured that you were waiting to reply until it was a bit clearer what the hell is going on in the world right now xD I will! The PM and I are on excellent terms, if I do say so myself (I saw her one time in person from about 100 metres away – we're practically family!)

Jokes aside, I'm actually super proud of the Danish and other European governments for their handling of the situation. Props for acting fast and taking drastic but necessary decisions. It's crazy to experience this level of crisis control like border closings and mandatory shutdowns of public places – it usually only happens in times of war.

Hope all of you are safe <3

Choko wrote: "So, when do we start and are we discussing it here?"

Anni and I will start discussing Alloy of Law on the 25th if you wanna join! :D

I don't know about White Sand yet

Ok, I am in!