Title: The Rithmatist Written by Brandon Sanderson; Illustrated by Ben McSweeny Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Young Adult Publisher: Tor Teen Publication Date: May 2013 Hardcover: 384 Pages More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master…
Brandon Sanderson
Today we are thrilled to host Brandon Sanderson for an interview about his latest novel, The Rithmatist. Brandon is an established author of adult-aimed fantasy, among his works the awesome Mistborn series, Warbreaker, The Stormlight Archive series, and, of…
Title: The Alloy of Law Author: Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk, Western Publisher: Tor (US)/Gollancz (UK) Publication date: November 2011 Hardcover: 336 pages Fresh from the success of The Way of Kings, Brandon Sanderson, best known for completing Robert…
Joint Review: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Title: The Way of Kings Author: Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Tor Publication Date: August 2010 Hardcover: 1008 Pages Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently…
Welcome to Smugglivus 2009 – Day 17! Throughout this month, we will have daily guests – authors and bloggers alike – looking back at their favorite reads of 2009, and looking forward to events and upcoming books in 2010.…
It’s Adios! to week 2 of Smugglivus and Hola! to week 3. But before we tell you the line-up for another MUY LOCA week, we need to announce last week’s giveaways winners! Simon and Schuster UK giveaway (swag with…
What She Said: Resenting the Hero & Warbreaker
Today we bring you the latest installment in our new feature, “What She Said…” in which we both review books that the other has already read and reviewed. The idea arose because of the dilemma that if one of…
Title: The Hero of Ages Author: Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Tor (US)/Gollancz (UK) Publication Date: October 2008 (US)/February 2010 (UK) Paperback: 784 pages Stand alone or series: Book 3, final volume of the Mistborn trilogy How did we…
Happy Sunday, folks! Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are enjoying the fall weather. Now let’s get down to business, shall we? Giveaway Winners: We’ve got three separate giveaway winners to announce! First up is Elegy Beach…
There is nothing wrong with your computer. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We interrupt this transmission of Halloween related material to bring you some very important announcements… We have some giveaway news! Our three running contests have…
Joint Review & Giveaway: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
Title:The Well of Ascension Author: Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Tor (US) / Gollancz (UK) Publishing Date: June 2008 / December 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 816 pages / 800 pages Stand alone or series: Second book in the Mistborn…
Happy Sunday, all! Hope you’ve had a great weekend, etc, etc, etc. Now, down to business… Giveaway Winners: First up, is our giveaway of Meljean Brook’s latest Guardians novel, Demon Forged. The lucky winner is: BREE! Also, the winner…
Joint Review: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Title: Mistborn: The Final Empire Author: Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Tor (US) / Gollancz (UK) Publication Date: Jan 2007 (US) / October 2009 (UK) Paperback: 672 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 in the Mistborn trilogy. Why…
Ahoy mateys! I’m back from Vegas, didn’t lose too much money or sanity, and I’m taking over the blog… Well, not really. Just to give you the skinny on another Sunday, and another stash. First, we have a giveaway…
Title: Warbreaker Author: Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Tor Publishing Date: June 9 2009 Hardcover: 592 pages Stand Alone or series: Stand Alone Summary: Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God King…
Greetings from your friendly neighbourhood book smugglers! We open the stash today with a Very Special Ceremony: the official unveiling of our banner for the upcoming YA Appreciation Month. Excuse us for the pomp and circumstance, but we happen…