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What's your approximate age and gender? What are you doing with your life? Work, school, raising children etc. Favorite short story and novella by Sanderson? Favorite short story and novella that is non Sanderson?

Is it just me or is everyone loosing their mind over the upcoming eclipse? The sun is going to be covered for about three minutes; besides it being the best time to invade the Fire Nation it does not seem a big deal to me.

I've been saying we should do away with the downvotes, but I don't run the website (nor pay the fees to upkeep it) and realize its not my call to make. Oh well, best of luck. Despite a few bad eggs I feel this is the most friendly forum out there.

Amazon makes lots if goofs. You can't believe everything they say. For instance, the 4th book in Wexlers Shadow Campaign series will not have a mass market paperback coming out (Hardcover has been out for about one year); this information is from the author and publisher. Amazon says it will come out but it 2035.

So my favorite, in no particular order, are the following: 1.Horatius at the Bridge by Thomas Babington 2. Iliad by Homer 3. The Raven by Poe 4. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost 5. The last one is obscure. It was written by a soldier (Henry Lee) and his journal, with poetry, was found buried in the camp he died in “Prayer Before Battle (To Mars)” (December 8, 1941) Before thine ancient altar, God of War, Forlorn, afraid, alone, I kneel to pray. The gentle shepherd whom I would adore, Faced by thy blazing plaything, slips away. And I am drained of faith — alone — alone. Who now needs faith to face thy outthrust sword, Bereft of hope, turned to pagan to the bone. I kneel to thee and hail thee as my Lord. From such a God as thee, I ask not life, My life is forfeited, the hour is late. Thou need not swerve the bullet, dull the knife. I ask but strength to ride the wave of fate. And one thing more — to validate this strife, And my own sacrifice — teach me to hate.

I thought the first three were pretty good. But have held off reading the rest for a few reasons 1.This story is too complex not to be very familiar with every going on. I have a rubbish memory so that would mean a reread with every new release. 2. I just get the attitude that completing this story is not a priority for George. I really don't want to support him. 3. I believe that the sex scenes are a little out of control in the book. The graphic details don't serve a purpose and are not necessary. I don't mind some of these scenes sprinkled throughout the book, but George's books are approaching Romance genre level of details. 4. I believe he relies on shock value too much and just does things to surprise the reader and it ends up hurting the narrative. I feel that after the red wedding he didn't know where to go with the story. George does do a lot of good things though. I love the level of detail his world has and getting lost in it. I thought he wrote politics well and developing characters. I usually believe in supporting authors, but seeing how George isn't hurting for money I will check out his books a the library once it is completed.

I got it! Eldest Gruff...I love that scene!

Thats one way to look at it! Although, as we found out in Mistborn era 2, there are still problems in the world. The latter-day saint perspective is a little different as we believe the earth will be basically a utopia with Christ reigning. I am not sure if this is supposed to happen during the millennium reign or after final judgment though.

@ryshadium90Here is another Mistborn parallel that is from one of the more obscure Mormon beliefs. Remember when both Vin and Lord Ruler held Ruin and could make that planet zoom around the universe getting closer and further away from the Sun? It kind of reminds me of how many believe that the Earth was by the planet Kolob (which was right by God's throne) and when Adam and Eve had fallen in the Garden the planet earth zoomed away: “When the earth was framed and brought into existence and man was placed upon it, it was near the throne of our Father in Heaven. And when man fell . . . the earth fell into space, and took up its abode in this planetary system, and the sun became our light . . . This is the glory the earth came from, and when it is glorified it will return again unto the presence of the Father” (Journal of Discourses Volume 17, pg. 143). Edit: If this sounds a little too crazy for you it is another one of the common beliefs, but certainly not doctrine.

@Extesian Edited: Actually I was thinking about what I previously posted and got to thinking it might make people upset so I removed it just to be safe.

@MPHRD There are many ties between the Mormon religion and the cosmere in my opinion (so many in fact that I don't know if I am just reaching and drawing parallels when there are none there). To correct a few things though 1. Anyone can become a God and gain their own planet. Well not just anyone. Also this may be kind of confusing, but this isn't doctrine. It is generally believed, taught and understood that a man or woman by receiving and keeping convenants/ordinances and living a good life that they can undergo apotheosis and become a God. This idea comes from the Joseph Smith's King Follett discourse. What many people (even within the LDS church) don't understand is that very few things in the church is doctrine. Much of it is peoples ideas that members generally accept. 2. The Trinity. In Mormon theology it is the Godhead and it is believed that they are three distinct personages. Very different from "The Trinity".

@1stBondsmith You must be the coolest boss ever! You wouldn't happen to live in and hire around the Denver area would you?

Likewise! Welcome!

As typical for a Daniel Abraham book the first book is the weakest, but the story gains momentum as the series progresses. I think it's great and hope you enjoy it!

@ICanDream Have you read Dagger and Coin? I love that series, but don't see it getting much mention on the shard.

My wife doesn't find time to read, but she will drop everything when the next Illuminae Files book is released. I am less enthusiastic about the series, but applaud the ingenuity of the series. I entered her into the online contest the authors held so hopefully she will end up with her name in the book (supposedly it will be part of a several page casualties list)!

You go through the effort to create this spoof of Wake me up when September ends (with a Stormlight Archive twist) by Green Day below (I think we all want October to end to get to Oathvember): Summer has come and passed The time between desolations can never last Wake me up when October ends Like Words of Radiance came to pass Three years has gone so fast Wake me up when October ends Here comes the pain again Falling from the planet Braize Drenched in the pain again The Knights Radiant becoming who they are As my memory rests But never forgets characters I lost Wake me up when October ends..

This is a Stormlight Archive thread. Silence is in the Threnodite system

The Court of the Broken Knives by Spark. The physical copy just came out yesterday in the U.S. I think the e-book and the physical copy in the U.K has been out since July of this year.

I think it is refreshing in a series where many the characters are plagued by doubts (of their own ability and about the future) to have a guy that walks with a bit of a swagger. That is confident in himself and his ability to handle whatever the future may hold.

@Calderis Thats was very interesting; I had never thought of her like that. Thanks for the input!

Congrats! Out of curiosity I was wondering if you have ever seen or participated in the play, "Waiting for Godot". I thought it was ok while watching it, but the more I thought about it and reflcted the more I like it. It was a bit of a odd play...I am not a theater goer, but it was very different than anything I have seen.

I love opening the pages, of the first book of a series, and seeing a good map of a world!

I don't have particularly strong feelings for her either way but I understand why people really like her. I will be speaking in generalities in this post but, of course, realize there is always exceptions. This younger generation seems to not care for social conventions and traditional. They, like Jasnah, don't mind giving them the middle finger and doing there own thing. Also, ever since two crippling World Wars, there has been a decline in religion; especially in Europe. I think her views on religion appeal to many readers. That's how I see it at least. Perhaps a Jasnah fan could chime in and critique my theory?

Sorry Calderis but I think that you thought this was a, "most underhyped" thread. There must be some mistake ...just messing with you