Finished:

As You Like It, by William Shakespeare

The Last Weeks of Abraham Lincoln, by David Alan Johnson

Currently Reading:

FDR, by Jean Edward Smith

Beloved, by Toni Morrison

Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

All the President's Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

Finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson - ready to start Words of Radiance!

Also read Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, by Robin Sloan in its entirety today!

Currently beginning my journey in the Stormlight Archive, so Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson will consume me for awhile.

Finished rereading The Great Gatsby, by F Scott Fitzgerald last week, and, per usual, great novel.

Still trundling through

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J. K. Rowling

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

Fiiiiinally I finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson. Everything seems to have happened in about the last six chapters.

Almost done (will finish tonight, I’ve only got a chapter or two left) on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J. K. Rowling

Started The Bronze Horseman, by Paullina Simons. This feels like a fairly extravagant romance novel, which is more or less exactly what I feel like reading.

About to start Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J. K. Rowling

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson. Fuck me, but this is a brick.

I finished reading a couple of books recently,

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

A Mother's Reckoning, by Sue Klebold

The Day the World Came to Town, by Jim Defede

Vicious, by V.E. Schwab

I started reading,

Warbreaker, by Brandon Sanderson and Speaking Truth to Power, by Anita Hill

Finished Circe by Madeline Miller

Was a really great read and my first novel that had a feminist tone to it. I also didn't know a lot about greek mythology but the boom really made me want to delve further into it. I'll probably read the Song of Achilles by the same author. However now is the time for something else:

Next read The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

After slowly reading it for over three months, I only have 90 pages left of The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson. I’ll deffinitely pick up WoR sometime in the future

Finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson - I highly joined this. The last few hundred pages flew by. The world and characters are well fleshed out while the pacing can be a little slow at times.

Started I Am Legend, by Richard Matheson - about halfway done. Very quick paced story so far. Although, I don't feel like the protagonist is relatable.

Started 11/22/63 - about 300 pages in, I'm enjoying the book so far, but I feel like we haven't really started on the main plot and we're still building up to it. The characters and writing have been fun.

The Way Of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson So far i like it, i can't wait to understand more of what's going on. Im about 30% in it.

Starting The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson this week.

I will finish The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger today. I actually picked this up from the library this weekend. I wasn't expecting to enjoy this quite as much as I am, but it's definitely good, especially being older (I'm 30). Reading about what he is going through with some perspective is very interesting. I think to myself about how he responds to something, or something he wants to do is a bit ridiculous, but in his mind, or the mind of kids his age it isn't ridiculous.

I loved reading about him doing/saying something, but realizing later he didn't really feel that way, or really mean what he said, even though he did mean it when he said it, and that's totally relatable. Good stuff; recommended.

I tried to get through Wuthering Heights, but I couldn't do it. The writing was a bit too antiquated, and I couldn't buy into the story. I got about half way through before putting it down. I hate not finishing it, but I would have hated finishing it more I think. Maybe I'll pick it back up later, or read it slowly in parts.

I just finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

This novel was great. A fantastic opening to a fantasy epic. I'm really looking forward to the next two. I really enjoyed the world building and the story lines within this novel, however I wish things had progressed a bit further. I hear the next novel is much better though.

Currently reading A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara

I'm really excited about this one and about 150 pages in so far. I hear this book can be a bit emotionally devastating, but I definitely enjoy reading something that will make me feel. Really looking forward to getting through this one.

Finishing up Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, by David Grann

Starting The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

I’ve been rereading The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson to prepare for Oathbringer which I haven’t read yet. Feel like I’ve forgotten a ton of important details from the first two and don’t want to go in unprepared.

I’m listening to the Graphic Audio version while working. It’s absolutely amazing. The narrator has a perfect voice and the music is actually really great. It’s not just generic orchestral film music either. There is a lot of variety from one theme to another in terms of instruments and overall feel. They are distinguishable and fit very well with the characters/locations/moments they are specifically made(?)/selected for. For example, the music in the prologue with Szeth was very mysterious, almost eerie or unnerving, and with more exotic instruments, while the introduction of Dalinar was very majestic and grandiose with your typical orchestral instruments. I have gotten goosebumps on several occasions from the execution of combined narration, acting and music.

I feel more immersed in every scene and I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen a world more vividly in my mind. I’ve never enjoyed work this much and the days have never passed by faster. It’s very satisfying to progress about 200 pages a day just while working.

I don’t have much to say about the book itself. It’s just amazing. There’s a ton of rereading value in this series. I’m really enjoying all the stuff that I missed on the first read.

I can’t wait until I get to hear the Graphic Audio version of the last part of WoR.

Finished:

Colonel Roosevelt, by Edmund Morris

Before the Devil Breaks You, by Libba Bray

Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman

Currently Reading:

As You Like It, by William Shakespeare

All the President's Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

Finished Storm Front, by Jim Butcher

• Super quick read. It was great. I feel like Dressden is kind of an edgelord who I find it hard to like so far, but I'm looking forward to seeing him evolve as a character. Will be working these books in-between others since they're so quick and can act as palate cleansers of sorts

Started The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

• Because it's about damn time. I'm digging the world-building so far (about 20% into it) but it hasn't really HOOKED me in yet. I've seen this almost universally praised by everybody, so I'm pumped to be finally jumping in

Since last week, finished:

The Way Of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson - Absolutely fantastic. I dragged my feet reading this, and I'm not sure why. I've loved everything from Sanderson I've read (18 or so of his I think), but I stretched this one for months, loving every bit but never pushing to finish it, probably finishing 30-40 other books while reading it over the course of months. Sat down with it for a bit during the week and polished off the last 400 pages or so. Book two probably waits until summer vacation.

Bandwidth, by Eliot Peper - This was a free Amazon First Reads book for the month so I grabbed it and read it yesterday. Not the greatest thing I've read recently (had a few spots that felt like an editor could have helped a bit more), but overall a nice enough book.

Currently reading:

The Strange And Beautiful Sorrows Of Ava Lavender, by Leslye Walton - Not sure how I came across this as a recommendation, possible here, but started this yesterday. Her writing style is beautiful.

Kabuki: Circle Of Blood, by David Mack - Dragging my feet on this too, which I often do with graphic novels in paper form. I just end up spacing out little bits for a while.

On deck:

Sabriel, by Garth Nix - just auto-checked out from a hold on Overdrive, so in a day or two I'll start this one.

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

I know this book gets posted about a lot on this sub, so I won’t go that deep into what I think. I’m on page 900, and I enjoy most of it. I think Kaladin’s story (both past and present) is by far the best part. I’m mixed on Shallan’s story. At times I like it, and other parts I’m just bored and same goes for Dalinar and Adolin’s story. Szeth is interesting, I just wish there was more of him than just 5 pages ever few hundred pages.

All in all, I enjoy it, and will pick up Words of Radiance down the line at some point.

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson after trying Mistborn and not really feeling it, read some online that it seems a lot more people enjoyed Way of Kings, only two chapters in and am really hooked so far

Deliver Us: Three Decades of Murder and Redemption in the Infamous I-45/Texas Killing Fields, by Kathryn Casey first I have heard of this case and it's very interesting and chilling so far

It's been a while since I last did one of these - well - two weeks, so not that long.

But I've finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson and Words of Radiance, by Brandon Sanderson

In my opinion both 5/5 stars. The action is great, although there isn't much in the first book. The characters and their development are very interesting. The worldbuilding and everything related to it is, obviously, great, since that must be Brandon Sanderson's forté. I guess if beautiful prose is really your thing, then Brandon might not be for you, but I don't find it a problem at all.

These books will probably compete with The Witcher for my favourite fantasy series.

Currently reading Oathbringer, by Brandon Sanderson Halfway through it - great so far. I use the word "great" way too much, when talking about books. I'm jsut excited to soon be finished with the Cosmere, so I can delve into the fandom without fear of spoilers.

Next up is The Alloy of Law, by Brandon Sanderson and the rest of Era 2 and also The Book of Joy, by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

I finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson and although it was a bit slow at first, I got totally hooked after about 1/3 of the way in. I love Brandon Sanderson and I’ve heard great things about The Stormlight Archive so I’m really glad I finally picked it up!

I also finished The Book of Joan, by Lidia Yuknavitch. I did not enjoy this book at all. In fact, I almost stopped reading it a couple of times but ended up pushing through it because it’s a short book.

I am about to start reading Foundation, by Isaac Asimov and Words of Radiance, by Brandon Sanderson

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson It was a great read for me & I was entranced by the world building & character setup. I've come back to fantasy after a long time & starting out with The stormlight Archive seemed to be a wise choice.

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

I finished:

• The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson, book one of the Stormlight Archive, which I loved almost every minute of.

• The Mother-in-Law, by Sally Hepworth, a domestic mystery, which is not my go-to genre at all, but I really enjoyed it and it worked well as a palate-cleanser to get me out of epic fantasy mode (which it's important for me to do sometimes so I don't fall into a slump).

• Dooku: Jedi Lost, by Cavan Scott, an audio-only Star Wars novel which was pretty fun to listen to on my morning walks.

And I started The House of Hades, by Rick Riordan, which I'm absolutely loving.

I finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson. Hate me if you like, but I just couldn't get myself to like it. I want to try another fantasy, maybe First Law or Locke Lamora? TWOK just felt like it took forever to get going.

Im rereading The Way Of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson for the 5th time.

Finished The Outsider, by Stephen King

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Started The Way of the Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

I'm reading Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer, and I'd recommend to all who read it not to do so while listening to the soundtrack from the movie. It creeped the hell out of me. It's good so far, a bit boring at times, but it's managed to keep me interested enough to read the other books in the series.

I'm probably going to start reading The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson next, because I've seen it recced everywhere and it made me curious.

I finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson last weekend. It's not bad, don't get me wrong, I mostly enjoyed it. But it's like 1000 pages of nothing happening followed by 7 pages of FRANTIC PLOT ADVANCEMENT.

I've started the sequel, Words of Radiance, which is similarly slow but has at least had some things happen sooner than 3/4 of the way through the book.

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 just finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson about a half hour ago. Apparently I had been reading for nearly 5 hours. So much crazy stuff happened in the last 1/5 of the book that I just couldn't stop. I think my brain has melted and I enjoyed every moment of it.

Just finished Dead Mountain, by Donnie Eichar, and wow, what a good, scary read!

Probably going to continue my Vonnegut reread trek with Mother Night next or continue The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson after taking a short break.

Just finished The Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss: Second book in the Kingkiller Chronicle series and man that book was amazing. It picked up a lot in the second half.

Starting: Idk yet but would take suggestions. I was thinking about starting The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch or The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

I just started The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

This is the first book I'm reading in over a year that is purely fiction and not a self-help/motivational book, so I am incredibly excited.

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

I've read a lot of Sanderson before (Elantris, Mistborn, Reckoners), but I haven't loved a book this much in a long time. I've read its 1000 pages in two weeks, which is a personal record for me.

I loved the world building, I loved the twists and I loved the characters, specially Kaladin and Dalinar. I can't wait to start reading Words of Radiance.

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson Starting the year off by reading the Stormlight Archive.

I'm almost finished with The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson. To say that this book is mind-blowing would be an understatement. Oh my God! The world-building and lore of the Cosmere are sooo rich and detailed, it amazes. The dialogues/interactions and even the inner monologues of the characters are just brilliant. I haven't read a book this good in years. For a book with more than a thousand pages, I did not even feel that the plot is dragging to long. The pacing is perfect! ASOIAF is a great book series, but Sanderson's Stormlight Archive is a whole other level of greatness.

Finished Foundation, by Isaac Asimov. It was good, but I didn't love it. Not sure if I will finish the series.

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Started The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson. This is my first Sanderson book. I'm about 20% through, I really like it so far. Plan on taking my time with this one. Have heard nothing but good things about this series.

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.

Finished:

All These Worlds, by Dennis Taylor

We Have Always Lived In The Castle, by Shirley Jackson

Currently Reading:

The Way Of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

Kabuki: Circle Of Blood, by David Mack

Legion, by Brandon Sanderson

I finally gave up on Nightflyers, by George RR Martin. I enjoyed the first story, but the 2nd part with the stone collecting just put me off. Hate dropping books half way thru, maybe I'll come back to it another time.

On my shelf next is Restaraunt at the end of the universe, by Douglas Adams, it's been several years since I read the first book, might need a refresher!

I've also started reading the kindle sample of Way of kings, by Brandon Sanderson because I see people talking about it so much here, the sample is almost a book in itself!

Unsure which one I'll go for, brain can't handle 2 at once.

Just finished The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

I was blown away by the ending, and the whole book, need to settle from it, but it could become my favourite series.

Just started the 1st book of the Stormlight Archive series - The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson. This is exciting!!!

Finished:

Legion, by Brandon Sanderson

Legion: Skin Deep, by Brandon Sanderson

Currently Reading:

The Way Of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

Kabuki: Circle Of Blood, by David Mack

Picked up all 9 of those free books from Amazon yesterday for World Book Day. May start one of those as well, though I think it's about time I finally get around to finishing The Way Of Kings, as I started it long ago and read little bits at a time, and have finished probably 20-30 other books while reading it.

Started The Way of Kings Part 2, by Brandon Sanderson

Finished Well of Ascension, by Brandon Sanderson

Reading Hero of Ages, by Brandon Sanderson and Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Danial Kahnemann

Up next: Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson and Creativity Inc., by Ed Catmull

Mistborn trilogy so far has been amazing - hopefully finishing it in the next couple of days.

Thinking, Fast and Slow so far has so far been a good book. The book is not exactly an easy read, but Daniel Kahnemann is really good at providing concise examples, which illustrates the point of the researches and studies he refers to really well.