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I don‘t understand where November went. Seriously, it flew by. I guess it‘s time for a wrap up.

What did you read this month? Any new favorites?

I really loved Warbreaker. And I‘m super excited to finally close out that chunk of the Cosmere. Now it‘s time to move on to the Secret Projects.

https://wildwoodreads.com/2023/11/30/november-2023-wrap-up/

Ah, a moment of peace and quiet and a good book.

What are you reading this month?

I‘m not completely ready to give up spooky season so I think Bag of Bones will be perfect.

And I wanted to finish the Cosmere this year and I‘ve yet to read Warbreaker.

So those are the main books on my tbr.

https://wildwoodreads.com/2023/11/01/november-2023-tbr/

#pickleschallenge

Im cautiously optimistic! We'll just see how this goes! 🤣😂

Infinite Jest I've been wanting to read for a long time, so it seems like a good time to use it for this challenge! I've also been wanting to read all of Hobb's books, starting with the Rainwilds series, so I'm including those as well. Finally, because next year is the year of Brandon Sanderson apparently, I'm going to try and read more of his Cosmere stories! 📚💕

Wow! Just amazing! This is my first Brandon Sanderson book and holy moley fantasy writer. The world building was stunning and the story weaving!!! Swooning over the story right now.

Did all the reading I could do for this month and thought while I have the time... To do my September #WrapUp

I'm a bit surprised at how much I accomplished, it didn't feel like I was reading much but my stats say differently.

Favourites:
💮 Sandman9: Kindly Ones
💮 My Lovely Wife
💮 Warbreaker

For October I'm aiming to read 5 books; all depending on my work load.

Last 50 pages 🤩

"It's funny, Vasher thought, how many things begin with my getting thrown into prison."

My Thursday was a crazy one...
But nevertheless ...

1. My niece turning 3 and telling everyone that she'll be a princess when she grows up

2. Well on this side of the world it is Spring, but we always say it only truly gets warm after the 11th

3. 🤔 There's so many ..

Thanks for the @MoonWitch94

Want to play? @Mavey @damselsgotballs @Arvena @smalldogs_bigbooks2419

#ThoughtfulThursday
@MoonWitch94

I love this so much! The magic in this story is so unique, and I love that it‘s a commodity anyone can use instead of something inherited genetically. And there are some awesome characters. I‘m very satisfied with the ending, but I hope Sanderson hurries up and writes a sequel!

Bk3 of May is done! I can‘t believe it‘s May already😱This was my first original Brandon Sanderson novel, I‘ve only ever read his WOT books though I do own his Mistborn trilogy & Skyward I believe?I really enjoyed this,the world he built is so unique,I‘ve never read a magic system like this(and I‘ve read lots of fantasy!)Based on breath & colour, it‘s fascinating. Highly recommend👍 #PickYourPoison #ChunksterChallenge #MountTBR2021 #PennyPerPage👇

Another delightful fantasy book by Brandon Sanderson, full of cute, witty, beautiful moments and surprising twists too.

I‘m forever changed with the amount of fantasy I want to read. This was a new level of fantasy and a different kind of story that I never knew was out there. I found it daunting at first by the size and volume of the book but it was worth it. Going on my favorites list. #newfavorite

Look what I rescued at work today! 😍 The spine was a little damaged and it's seen better days, so I ordered a new copy for the collection, cleaned and fixed this one up as best I could, and brought it home with me! 💕📚

December #BookSpin / September #doublespin done! @TheAromaofBooks

My first time reading Brandon Sanderson. I'm just a little late to the party lol. I enjoyed this, even though it took me forever to read (not entirely its fault, an awful lot of library holds came in). A good epic fantasy with a very interesting magic system.

RHYTHM OF WAR made me want to reread WARBREAKER. My library‘s got it on audio, so here I am, ready for some #audiocrafting!

Today I took the kinda boring, off-brand traveller‘s notebook that‘ll hold my 2021 reading journal and jazzed it up with a new cover. It‘s part of an Aimee Stewart bookshelf painting, taken from a calendar I had a couple years back.

Never did I think I would really enjoy this book. I have three hours left and I don‘t want it to end. #sandersonfan

My #BookSpin and #doublespin this month have just a slight size difference... 😂

Warbreaker was my Sept #doublespin that was still on my list, so I'm happy it got picked again.

Thanks @TheAromaofBooks! 😁

Another Sanderson book to tick off the TBR pile.

Of course I loved it. First half was good second half was brilliant. I love the characters he brings to life.

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This was my first Brandon Sanderson and I really enjoyed this complex and interesting read. I loved the magic system, the political intrigue, and the characters. The only issue was that it left me wanting more! 4.5 out of 5 ⭐

This book was an excellent, exciting, fun ride. I truly enjoyed it from start to finish. The characters felt like real people and the world building felt totally original. The plot was unpredictable enough to surprise but not so much so that it didn‘t make sense. I‘m looking forward to reading more Sanderson novels!

I have to admit, it took me a lot longer to become emotionally invested in this one than other Sanderson books I've read, but everything came together beautifully. By the end, I was ready to start over to pick out all the little clues I missed along the way. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I love Brandon Sanderson. #cosmere #fantasy #magic #sandersoncosmere #fantasticworldbuilding

After reading the Stormlight Archives, I decided to make my way through the Cosmere 🤩 I really enjoyed this story! The magic of each universe is so unique!!
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Wow this book was amazing to read. This was my first Brandon Sanderson book, I will be looking up some more by him. I loved the magic system (Breaths and colors) the combination of them was wonderful to read about. Loved the characters, Gods, plot and twist the book provided. I would highly recommend this book

Got my second shelf up! I‘m not sure if the painting‘ll stay or not. I mostly put it there because it weighs less than the books it displaced. New-style Lack shelving can hold 33lbs if properly anchored, but I bought this old-style one used and I‘m not sure what its limits are. Right now, it‘s got 15-16lbs of stuff on it. Robin Hobb is HEAVY.

This one was a bit slower than the other books in Sanderson‘s Cosmere.The characters are great though and the world building is fantastic.

I get Starbucks maybe once per year because it‘s so expensive. Today I decided to splash out and try the new tie dye frappuccino with part of my birthday winnings. It was tasty—but not $5.88 tasty.

I drank it while I took the measurements I need to get my new shelves up! Now I‘ve gotta go to the hardware store for washers so I can make sure this thing‘s as secure as possible. The shelf‘s going above my bed and I do NOT want books to fall on me.

Just over 100 pages left in this book! I see the light at the end of the tunnel!
P. S. Did anyone else know where is a book 2?! About Nightblood??? I'm dead.
Also, Mulan II in the background. #thefirstwasbetter

This was my post this morning for my Bookstagram! Just thought I'd share! Follow me there @bg_reads
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This was so creative, fun, and engaging! My first Sanderson book, and I think I'll be back for more. My only hesitation is that the magic seems sort of over-explained in the story, which makes it easier to grasp for sure but maybe less....magical?

Plot twist in the first chapter, folks! I'm really enjoying this so far!

I'm finally starting this today! I got a copy for my mom for Mother's Day (and a copy for myself) and I'm finally starting it!
I've never read an entire Sanderson book, so this will be my first! Has anyone read anything by Sanderson? Tell me how you liked it!
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This was such a wonderful read! Aside the amazing magic system and world building I thoroughly enjoyed the plot! All characters were very engaging, interesting and had contributions to make to the storyline. This finally got me out my reading slump!

I think I love everything Brandon Sanderson writes. This is a great start to the series. Very inventive plot and the world building is spot on. I have come to expect this with all of Sanderson's work.

I loved this so my much.

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

🐎 Going to the barn and riding with my friends.
🐶 No two legged siblings just tne the 4 legged kind.
📘 About a year ago.
📘 The tagged book is the one I am listening to.
😊 you're it!

Very enjoyable, but my least favorite Sanderson book so far. Doesn‘t help that I‘m currently reading Words of Radiance. It can‘t compete with the Stormlight Archive. However, it does have some really great characters. I love Lightsong and all of his quips. The character development and transformation of the sisters is well done. Very unique magic system and world-building. I‘m loving the whole exploration of the Cosmere! Becoming a super fan!

Amo esta portada. De momento, es una historia prometedora.

It was good but I'm in the mood for an epic high fantasy and this wasn't what I was looking for

Vivenna and Siri are sisters of quite opposing characters. They are both doing what they ought to do, but then it's time for a treaty to be fulfilled, and amidst the increasing possibilities of war, both of their lives are just tossed right into the middle of action and politics. Somehow there's also enough time for people to fall in love? The book is full of action, deceit, politics, corruption, and I don't know what to do with my life now.

I found a super cheap hardcover copy of Warbreaker! I had to reorganize the shelves to make everything fit a bit better as well.

I need a nap! I took Finn, my cat, to the vet today because he has been wheezing randomly. So we have some antibiotics for the next two weeks. He was such a good patient and is running around as normal, but I am super tired. 😴

Also received this gorgeous UK cover of Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson! I can‘t wait to read this #chunkster ⚔️ Royal sisters where magic is based on a chromatic scale? I‘m in!🌈 #tbr

Sanderson does not disappoint. While this may have been the slowest of his books that I gave read, it is beautifully written and every moment is enthralling. There is mystery and intrigue thay always wins my heart, as well as wonderful relationships and character development though the book. This is a great place to start if you're interested in starting Sanderson' s books.

My first Brandon Sanderson book. It took me a few tries to get started, but once I got past the first few chapters I was hooked. I needed to know what happened to Siri and Susebron. Vivenna grew on me in ways I never expected. By far one of my favourite books to date. It leaves me wanting more, not because I felt it was lacking, but because it was so intricately written. I could literally read a slice of@life book from this world and be satisfied.

“Then she saw it. Her dress exploded with color, the stone at her feet gained luster, and her very skin became more vibrant. In front of her, a white serving bowl began to shine; then it seemed to stretch, the white color splitting into the colors of the rainbow.”
Ch. 15, p. 157-8