October 2011
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The Alloy of Law, by Brandon Sanderson
The original Mistborn trilogy was a masterwork of fantasy, artfully combining a cool magic system, detailed and lush worldbuilding, and a plot and characters that were incredibly enthralling, weaving them together so perfectly that every piece depended completely on every other piece. Sanderson has spoken and written about his goal for the world he created: three trilogies, spanning many...
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Great Dads: Building Loving Lasting Relationships...
What a great book! This is a thorough bird’s eye view of all the major parts of being a great father. Each chapter could be expanded into a book all its own (and I’m sure there are great books that cover each of them in depth), but it is a great summary, reminder, and motivator for many things that need to be kept in mind as a dad. I think that I will re-read this book every year to...
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Dead Witch Walking, by Kim Harrison
What strikes me most is that this is clearly an attempt to mimic The Dresden Files. A spellcasting private detective who helps the human branch of police who investigate the supernatural. A spirit world called the Never Never.. I mean the Ever After. An over-excited, over-loyal pixie sidekick. A mysterious but oddly respectable crime boss with potential to be both arch enemy and ally. A vampire...
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An Exciting Gift is Headed My Way
Holy crap… after seeing a post of mine on reddit stating my desire to get my hands on his upcoming book, my favorite fantasy author, Brandon Sanderson, is personally sending me a free advance reading copy of The Alloy of Law. Can’t wait! If you haven’t read his Mistborn trilogy, you’re seriously missing out.
UPDATE: I received it, and it’s signed! Totally thrilled,...
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Assassin's Apprentice, by Robin Hobb
Brandon Sanderson mentioned Robin Hobb as an author he enjoys, and I’ve seen her quotes on his books as well. The day after I heard her name, I found this book for $1 at Half Price Books so I picked it up and gave it a shot.
Pretty standard fantasy fare, nothing mind-blowing but interesting nonetheless. Surprisingly little assassination considering the title, this story is really more...
