Finished:

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Not my favorite Sanderson work, but still an incredible ride. I really liked Hrathen as a antagonist and Raoden was a very interesting character as well. I hope to learn more about the Aons in the future. It's fun to see how Sanderson has evolved his character writing since his first published work. 7/10

Started:

Watchmen, by Alan Moore

Really enjoying this one so far. It's my first real "graphic novel". I'm through chapter 7, so I'm hoping to finish it this week! I also haven't seen the film yet, so I'm looking forward to watching that someday as well.

Finished Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

I thought Mistborn was pretty good, and was hoping Elantris would at least be in the same category but ended up disappointed. This book is nowhere near as good as Mistborn. The start and general idea of the book is pretty interesting and for the first 100-150 pages I thought this book could be okay, but then it became a slog. Even the twists at the end fell flat. First book or not, this just wasn't good.

Finished Becoming, by Michelle Obama (audiobook) Decent book with som interesting insights into the life of the First Family.

Started Good Omens, by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman

Continuing Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Almost 400 pages into it, decent but nothing special so far. I expect the "avalanche" is coming soon.

Quick question(s): I've only read Mistborn (Era 1) by Sanderson before, are these books a good representation of what to expect from Sanderson? I know they're his early work, but I'm guessing the overall tone is similar? Is Stormlight completely different from Elantris/Mistborn ?

Just started Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Once I've heard of Sanderson, I started seeing his name absolutely everywhere. I looked at his lectures on Creative Writing, and was amazed by the content. I'm really impressed by him, how kind he is with people. So I'd like to get into the Cosmere books.

I really liked Elantris. I was not really interested with Sarene, but I really like Raoden. (really minor spoiler about the first few chapters) At the beginning, I was expecting Raoden to find a mentor... But in fact, he's independent, he finds his own solutions... and trusts people, even his enemies. Love that kind of character ! However, the end went really fast, and I felt like some (minor) questions were not totally answered.

This week, I start The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski (first book in the series that inspired the Witcher game). I havn't played the game, but was interested to see a different culture on fantasy (in this case, Polish lore).

I got really bored and picked up my copy of Elantris by Brandon Sanderson. The only actual book I've read before of his was Warbreaker. The fucking similarities are making it so hard to continue reading.

Both focus on a city of chosen humans that became "Gods". Both involve a foreign princess being married off by contract but things do go as they were suppose to. The princesses marry with the intent of protecting their countries from some inevitably dire situation. Both princesses seem to have your "I'm not a run of the mill Princess" personalities that just taunts sad attempts of feminism. Not everything is as it seems in the kingdoms, they're hiding something, "oh noez".

I just keep re-imagining Family Guy's Peter saying, "Criss-cross".

I finished And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie recently, and I really enjoyed it. It’s an interesting, engrossing, and quick read.

I’ve been favoring reading shorter novels as of late, so I decided to mix things up and started Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson. I’m currently halfway through, and really digging it so far.

I finished Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson!! What an amazing read! :)

Creativity Inc., by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace and Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman

Great books so far. Some of the pointers in Creativity Inc. are similar to the ones in "Principles by Ray Dalio". Especially the ones about candor (as Catmull describes it) and radical honesty (as Ray Dalio calls it). Interesting read for sure if one is interested in a book about business and leadership.

Daniel Kahneman is just a genius. I can't really put it elsewise or describe what is happening in the book in any way that will do it justice, but it's simply great.

Just finished The Hero of Ages, by Brandon Sanderson

My god, what a trilogy. If one is a fan of fantasy in general I can definitely recommend these books. Very happy that I've read them.

Next up is Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Read lots about this saying it’s his first and weakest book. Maybe the prose has improved a bit since this came out but it is still fantastically written and such a goddamn engaging plot/world. I loved it and rank as one of his best. Long live the Cosmere!

Master and Commander, by Patrick O’Brian

About a quarter through and really enjoying it. I’m sure all the nautical terms add a great deal of authenticity but it might as well be Star Trek techno-babble to me. Still, the story is pretty engaging so far and I dig this period in history a lot.

Finished:

- Elantris by Brandon Sanderson. His first published novel, and it really shows. The book has a lot of lengths in the first half and lacks eloquence more often. Still a fun read though, and his world building is already exceptional.

- Antigone by Sophocles. I really enjoyed this early play. A short and very entertaining read. Sophocles tackles (imo) the conflict between the law of the state and the law of the family (as well as gods). It makes you wonder at which point the formal law loses its right to exist or rather of being carried out if the people are against it. A question which does not lose its relevance, even almost 2500 years later.

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Started:

- Kafka by the shore by Haruki Murakami. My third Murakami novel and I am again in awe. I've already red 2/3 in about 3 days. The surreal world sucks you right in. Reading Murakami is like looking at a abstract painting: You don't understand all the details, but you're not supposed to. The feeling which is being conveyed counts. Murakami takes you on a journey which enfolds right under the readers eyes. The definition of a modern fairy tale.

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Next up:

Maybe Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky but I might just continue with 1984 by Orwell as a preparation for 1Q94 by Murakami. Lets see

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

This is my first Sanderson book, so I'm looking forward to seeing if it lives up to the hype. I haven't gotten too far into it yet, but the concept is pretty interesting.

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

I have read so many things about this author, so I decided to give him a chance. I love fantasy tbh.

Finished:

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson - It's so good. That's an amazing example of how fantasy books should be written. Can't wait for the sequel to be released.

The Little Prince, by Antoine de saint Exupery

We Have Always Lived in the Castle, by Shirley Jackson - Loved it. I was afraid that it's over hyped, but it lived up to its expectations, and them some.

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Started:

Club Dead, by Charlaine Harris

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

I got a whole lot of reading done this past week compared to my normal reading schedule, so here goes

I finished:

Creativity Inc, by Ed Catmull

Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Warbreaker, by Brandon Sanderson

All of these were pretty good. It was quite noticable that Elantris was Brandon's first book, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I absolutely adore Warbreaker - great book.

Thinking, Fast and Slow is a great book - I just can't explain why. Gave it 5/5 stars, and will probably reread it sometime soon to make sure I got it all.

Next up is: The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

Gotta finish that Cosmere

I've got to admit I picked this up because of the cover https://i.imgur.com/UTaxhBL.jpg Really enjoying this so far, bit of a Blade Runner feel. Destroying Angel, by Richard Paul Russo

Also reading Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Listening to Alien: Sea of Sorrows, by James A. Moore audiobook.

Finished The Spider's War, by Daniel Abraham (Fifth and final book in Dagger and Coin series).

Kind of relieved to be finished with the series, I desperately wanted to love this but it falls short. The ending is predictable and just very easy. Had the potential to be great, but not my thing sadly. Also, I'm not trusting any "read this while waiting for the next ASOIAF" or "recommended by GRRM" again.

Started Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson.

Liked Mistborn and this seemed like a logical next step (don't want to start a new series just now). Only 100pages in and it's still mostly laying the groundwork, but it's been decent so far.

Finished Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson and absolutely loved it. Sanderson really is one of my new favorites.

Just started The Man in the High Castle, by Philip K Dick

I’ve started Elantris by Brandon Sanderson and am loving it so far. It’s my first Sanderson novel after hearing about them for awhile and I’m excited to read some of his other stuff too

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Then after that, I'm starting Discworld. I'm still not sure on where to start but I think Mort sounds interesting.

Have been making slow progress so I haven't finished anything in the past week, but I'm reading

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

It is my first Sanderson book. I am about 80% into it and absolutely loving it. Part II has been impossible to put down! I was warned by some that this isn't the best Sanderson book and man, if this isn't the best, I am about to be blown away by Mistborn.

Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng

I've only read 4 chapters so far because I am focusing on Elantris at the moment and I don't have a proper opinion on this yet.

I finished:

Elantris by Brandon Sanderson

which I enjoyed (4/5 stars), but not as much as any of his other books that I've read.

And I started:

As Old As Time by Liz Braswell

for something light and quick as a palate cleanser.

I'm also continuing:

Heir to the Jedi by Kevin Hearne

in audio format while travelling to/from work, and I'm... not loving it so far, but I use an Audible credit on it, so here I am.

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

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Im about a 1/4 through and Im enjoying it, the mystery grabbed me from the start, now it has slowed down, I dont mind the slower pace at the moment, but can't wait for it to pick up.

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

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Really strong debut by Brandon. I've basically read him backwards. I liked the book, I liked the mystery of Elantris. This is a slow book, but that never deterred me, the political jockeying was always going on and I enjoyed our 3 POVs. Really worth checking out 4/5