Hi Brandon!

I've just read Elantris as part of a group read for the waterstones of southampton reading group. I loved it! there is sooo much for the group to talk about :) Its also given the group leader Robin another look at fantasy which is something he never really cared for but he is raving about Elantris *Cheer*

posted by RuneFirestar at 7:49 am (EST) on Jul 1, 2008

Brandon,

I was putting off reading The Final Empire as long as I could, trying to close the gap between December when you signed it for me and October, when Hero of the Ages is due out, but things don't always go according to plan, and I just finished it. It's a good thing the FrontRunner train is up and running, because I was completely absorbed in Final Empire during my commute! Here is the review I posted on LibraryThing and GoodReads, in case you're interested:

I just read Mistborn: The Final Empire, the first book in a series by Brandon Sanderson. I was impressed by the practical system of magic that Sanderson devised in Elantris, and he outdid himself with the new system employed in Mistborn. The new system, Allomancy, is based on using the properties of certain metals and their alloys to accomplish specific feats, which, though magical, still follow the laws of physics. As I read I found myself wishing I was able to Ironpull, to feel the satisfying smack of a metal object summoned into my hand. I never actually attempted it, but it was a powerful desire. Sanderson succeeded in suspending my disbelief, and for that I call him by that most magical appellation: Storyteller.

posted by JACrobat at 1:09 pm (EST) on May 14, 2008

Hi,

I just finished reading Mistborn, and wanted to thank you for a fun read. I haven't read much fantasy or speculative fiction beyond Tolkien and Lovecraft. On a whim I signed up for a collection of free e-books from Tor.com that included volume 1 of your Mistborn trilogy. I had a great time reading it, and I'll be heading to the bookstore this afternoon to pick up the sequel!

Thanks!

posted by mcnees at 1:07 pm (EST) on Apr 19, 2008

Hello, I just joined LT so I have no books listed. I read that you were going to finish WoT so I bought Elantris to see what your writing was like. WOW!! My son got to it first and loved it, then I read it. Fabulous. Loved your new and unique ideas. I've since ordered Mistborn and can't wait to get it. My husband was looking for a new book to read about an hour ago. I took a book he was looking at out of his hands, handed him Elantris and said Oh no, you've got to read THIS next! Keep writing, great work.

posted by RMANG at 7:52 pm (EST) on Apr 10, 2008

What classes do you teach at BYU? I'd love to take one.

posted by dblayton at 12:00 am (EST) on Apr 1, 2008

I thought you might be interested to know that the Tor newsletter is doing good for you: I got a free pdf of Mistborne in my email, and went out to buy myself a paper copy as soon as I finished reading the e-book.

posted by shadowsong42 at 12:04 am (EST) on Mar 19, 2008

Saw you in the Green Dragon, wanted to welcome you to the pub! Also wanted to let you know that your triad system for The Final Empire is possibly the coolest magical system I've read/encountered in EONS. Welcome!

posted by RowanTribe at 12:34 am (EST) on Mar 3, 2008

Congratulations on being selected to finish The Wheel of Time! I was very happily surprised when I saw the announcement. :D

posted by crashingwaves38 at 3:35 pm (EST) on Jan 10, 2008

Congrats on getting to finish the WoT. I'll be looking forward to reading it.

posted by Gwenhwyfach at 5:36 pm (EST) on Dec 11, 2007

WoT WOOT!

My most heartfelt congratulations, Brandon. You're the right man for the job!

-Danny Birt

posted by buchleser at 10:12 am (EST) on Dec 11, 2007

Just heard the news about WoT. Congratulations! I expect you're going to be VERY busy for a while now. Hopefully you come by now and then and say hello and update us on the progress!

posted by readafew at 3:41 pm (EST) on Dec 10, 2007

Thanks for the addition to your circle of friends, hopefully there's room for one more...

posted by TeenAuthor at 12:10 am (EST) on Nov 23, 2007

Just a quick note to let you know I enjoyed reading Elantris very much. I read Mistborn previously and am now awaiting the moment to begin The Well. Keep up the good work.

I am glad you are a part of LibraryThing.

posted by maggie1944 at 4:35 pm (EST) on Nov 22, 2007

Don't be wary of posting in The Green Dragon's book discussions. We'd love to have your input on His Majesty's Dragon, to start.

posted by clamairy at 6:30 pm (EST) on May 23, 2007

Hey Brandon. Thanks for contributing to GD Elantris thread. It's great to get the real scoop directly from the source. And the book is fantastic!

You said you're LDS. Are you a Battlestar Galactica fan, by any chance? It's another of my obsessions and I think the cosmology was based partly on LDS teachings.

posted by littlegeek at 12:10 pm (EST) on Apr 17, 2007

Hey Brandon. Noticed that you posted in one of the groups I'm a member of and thought I'd just stop by and say hello. Didn't know you were on LT, and I'm glad to see you around!

posted by shadrach_anki at 11:18 pm (EST) on Apr 9, 2007

Ah, hello there! I'm a university student, and I just thought I'd comment that I thoroughly enjoyed your book Elantris. I thought "finally, someone has written a compelling, entertaining, and interesting stand-alone fantasy novel that I actually *want* to recommend to people"... haha. In fact, I ended up buying it as a Christmas present for several friends. Looking forward to reading Mistborn when my exams are done. :)

posted by dk_phoenix at 11:43 am (EST) on Apr 9, 2007

Hey, Brandon. Ran across you on some of the topics in the Green Dragon. I took the liberty of adding your author record and your works to another book website that I frequent Internet Book Database of Fiction {and nonfiction} (IBDoF.com). It has a pretty cool forum as well if you want to come check it out sometime.

posted by StefanY at 4:00 pm (EST) on Mar 29, 2007