I finished off The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson. Loved it. This was my first Sanderson book, I have loads more on my TBR list already.

I then read The Grownup, by Gillian Flynn. I enjoyed this short story. The twists and turns in such a short time were well executed and I actually thought the ending was great (though I can understand why some people didn’t).

I also read Fifteen Dogs, by Andre Alexis. Frankly, this ruined my weekend. The book was excellent, I just wasn’t ready for the heartbreaking journey it took me on.

I’m now reading The Last Girl, by Joe Hart. This was my wife’s choice for our mini book club. I’m not very far through so haven’t had an opportunity to form an opinion, but I’m interested to read more.

This week I'll be reading The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson! I'm already through half of the book and so far I'm really loving it! Hopefully, I'll be able to finish it this week and still be as enthusiastic about the book as I am right now!

I finished off Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. I’d already seen the movie so the twists were expected, but I still really enjoyed reading this. I’m looking forward to reading more of her work - this time before I watch the movie/show!

I finally started reading Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson. I’ve had this one for a while but managed to pick up 4 of the other 5 books cheap during a kindle sale the other week, so figured it was about time I started it. I’m currently about halfway through and, so far, it’s FANTASTIC. I’m loving the magic system and the band of thieves element reminds me of The Lies or Locke Lamora, which was one of my favourite reads last year.

Finished The Subtle Art of Giving a Fuck, by Mark Manson

Finished The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson

Started The Well of Ascension, by Brandon Sanderson

Started The Man in the High Castle, by Phillip K Dick

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck, by Mark Manson

I'm not one for non-fiction lately but I read a few self help books a year to get myself motivated. So far this one is kinda grating as of 30 pages in but we'll see.

Also started

The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson

It's weird, I've listened to Sanderson's podcast for years. Read so many articles/posts by him but this is the first time I've ever reading his work. Will be interesting to see how it develops, I surely like the concept.

Finished on Kindle: The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson

Started on Kindle: Faithless, by Karin Slaughter

In-progress audiobook: The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson

Finished The final empire, by Brandon Sanderson

Started The well of ascension, by Brandon Sanderson

I started The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson. Been hearing a lot about him lately and people seem to recommend this trilogy, so I gave it a shot. I'm very much enjoying it so far, I'm about a quarter of the way through (I think, it's hard to tell on Kindle).

The allomancer abilities seem pretty cool, would love to see them on screen someday. They teeter a little bit on TOO convenient, which I dislike (i.e. there's an allomancer ability for any/every situation).

Finished:

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

Medusa Uploaded by Emily Davenport

The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card

The Gate Thief by Orson Scott Card

Started:

Sins of Empire by Brian McClellan

Gatefather by Orson Scott Card

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

Finished: Oathbringer(Stormlight Archive) by Brandon Sanderson

Started The last Empire(Mistborn) by Brandon Sanderson

So I'm a big Fantasy fan and been a fan of Brandon Sanderson since I first picked up one of his books. I read Elantris and Warbreaker for the first time what seems like several years ago and liked them. Especially Warbreaker. The magic system was so creative and neat it just sucked me in from the very beginning. So when I saw on Reddit a lot of talk about the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive I was excited to check them out. Full sieries instead of just single books. I was not prepared for how good these books would be. Brandons Sanderson Writing has just continued to improve and improve.

I started with Stormlight Archive since it sounded more interesting to me at first glance. I was completely blown away. I cant believe how much better his writing has become, not that I thought it was ever bad. I was pulled in from the very first page, and could not stop. I blew through all three books faster then I think I've ever finished a series of that size. The small connections to Warbreaker blew my mind! The character growth, world, magic, and story just consumed me. It was so good that I needed more of his writing and started on Mistborn right after finishing Oathbringer. I'm already almost done with the first book and I'm hooked all over again. He just turns out interesting worlds and magic like no other. I love Brent Weeks writing too and his creativity but man does Brandon Sanderson pump out books. And good books at that. I can't recommend his writing enough if your a fantasy fan.

The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson.

It's the first I read by Sanderson and I don't think I'm really enjoying it so far... The dialogues are killing it for me, they seem artificial and poorly written.

The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanders

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I wasnt sure what to think at first, I tired this book about a year ago, put it down not far into it, picked up Stormlight Archive instead and fell in love with that series. After reading those three books, a few other books here and there and a Sanderson novella, I decided to give Mistborn a second try after knowing what he can craft and I am glad I did.

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I wouldn't even say it starts slow, it just didnt jump at me the first time. I loved the characters, fun group, not as deep or developed as Stormlight, but great none the less, it was easy to follow along with and keep me turning (tapping kindle) pages until I finished it. I know this is "young adult" but plenty of mature themes and one of the main characters is an adult.

Finished The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson.

I... can't say I liked it. The dialogue is poorly written, but using it as a constant telling and not showing made it way worse. That led to a lot of poorly written dialogue. Everything sounded like exposition. I have The Well of Ascension in my backpack but I think I'll change it for The Wizard of Earthsea as soon as I get home.

Shame, I wanted to like Mistborn :(

The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson

This was the first Sanderson novel I tried to read and I put it down not far into it as it just wasnt jiving with me. Part of it I think was I started with the audiobook and books with lots of characters, especially fantasy with odd/different names for people and places I lose track of who and what and where.

So I put it down, tried out Stormlight Archive after reading others had similar experience as those who said they didnt care for Mistborn and loved Stormlight, and I am glad I did, loved Stormlight.

So after loving Stormlight, I decided to jump into Mistborn and Im really enjoying it, only about 10% through, but much more enjoyable reading it than listening to it

I finished both The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson and Uprooted, by Naomi Novik.

And I've started Anne of Green Gables, by L. M. Montgomery

Just finished The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson and have moved on to The Well of Ascension.

I wanted to start reading again and had tried seven or eight different books but couldn't get past the first few pages, and that's when I decided to try these books.

Finished The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson. I really enjoy the development and unraveling of the plot. The book was enjoyable from beginning to end, but admittedly the pacing slowed down at times.

Started The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson. This book was my eventual goal. I was told if before I dove into the Way of Kings I should see how I feel after reading the Mistborn series. I enjoyed the first book of the Mistborn series enough to dive right into the Way of Kings. Hopefully the Stormlight Archive series scratches my itch for an epic fantasy series I can read for a long time coming.

I'm treating myself to the first Mistborn Book, The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson. I'm flying through this book. In some ways it's very similar to the Stormlight Archives but it has enough unique that I'm still loving it. I've been trying to branch out a bit from fantasy and have found some books I love, but it's nice to be back in my favorite genre.

I'm also listening to Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens. I tend to avoid listening to classics, preferring to sit down and read them, so I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy this. But, it's working really well. The narrative holds my attention well and is easy to follow along. I also like how the narrator has a (presumably) appropriate accent which I would not have conveyed reading to myself.

I started The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson I put a pin in another series I was reading to start my first Sanderson book. I wanted to know if they lived up to the hype. I'm about 200 pages in and it's an enjoyable read so far. I haven't run into a plot twist yet, but characters are fleshed out and compelling.

Just finished The final empire, by Brandon Sanderson. I have already started The well of Ascension, so i guess I'm liking it.