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Hello Friends, So, I recently finished every single Brandon Sanderson book and was quite please with myself; however, the negative repercussions of such an accomplishment is having to go back to readying fantasy written my mere mortals. In light of such a disheartening prospect, it would be great to gather a repository of books to 'tide us over' until the next Sanderson epic induces our next inevitable reading binge. Any recommendations are appreciated, here are a few I have personally enjoyed, no sophisticated ranking system required, just what you have enjoyed within the fantasy/epic fantasy genres. Here is a link for the series on my 'Plan to Read' list, ill continue to update it: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EGd6CiPTxXp4o_ew9PWfZC0-ODjU3becGgdcF_E69UA/edit#gid=0&range=B2 Throne of Glass Series - Sarah J. Maas: Not a huge fan of the never-ending relationship drama, but seriously some of the most epic and incredible fantasy I have every read Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini: Perhaps not the most ground-breaking or unique storyline, but I had lots of fun getting through this one The Broken Empire Trilogy - Mark Lawrence: Much darker and grittier, but a unique enjoyable series Temeraire - Naomi Novik: Cool blend of alternative history and fantasy, really enjoyed remembering some of my High School history of the Napoleonic wars Malazan Book of the Fallen - Steven Erikson: If you can finish this series, you have the stamina of a spartan. Almost too epic and all-immersive... if that's possible haha. What say you?

Hey there, So, apart from the Rithmatist (which I am reading at the moment), I have read all of Brandon's books and I'm looking for suggestions for series that are similar (in terms of diverse magic systems, good mystery, etc.) It be great if people could suggest any good reads Thanks very much

I stumbled upon Way of Kings in August and have since read all of the Cosmere books available, or I believe to be available. Below was my reading order, please let me know if there is anything missing from it. 1. Way of Kings 2. Elantris #1 3. Words of Radiance 4. Mistborn: Final Empire 5. Mistborn: Well of Ascension 6.Mistborn: Hero of Ages 7 The Alloy of Law 8. Shadows of Self 9. Bands of Mourning 10. Arcanum unbound in this order: a. The Emperor's Soul

I stumbled upon Way of Kings in August and have since read all of the Cosmere books available, or I believe to be available, my favorites were Warbreaker, Shadows of Self, and the Emperor's Soul. Below is reading order I did, please let me know if there is anything missing from it. 1. Way of Kings 2. Elantris #1 3. Words of Radiance 4. Mistborn: Final Empire 5. Mistborn: Well of Ascension 6.Mistborn: Hero of Ages 7 The Alloy of Law 8. Shadows of Self 9. Bands of Mourning 10. Arcanum unbound in this order: a. The Emperor's Soul b. The Eleventh Metal c. The Hope of Elantris d. Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell e. White Sand excerpt f. The Sixth of Dusk g. Mistborn: Secret history h. Edgedancer 11. WARBREAKER!!!!!!!!!

So Brandon has announced a new way of getting the numbered edition of his new books personalized! Now, rather than just requesting the personalization when ordering the numbered copy, you pay more, but the leftover money all goes to charity (source). Does this bother you, particularly since any one wanting to ask a question has to pay the highest price ($28 for book, $20 donation)? I don't generally buy these numbered copies to begin with as I'd rather support by local bookstore, and getting my copies signed in an actual signing was far more fulfilling and memorable than having them arrive in the mail (still mad I didn't take Shadows Beneath to be signed a second time so that one of them was in person). But I know some people really like having the numbered copies, and was interested in the community's opinion on the matter.