Reddit mentions of Warbreaker

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson:
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One of the worst books I've ever read. Really nice covers though.

I enjoyed "Time Enough for Love"

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Also:

"Elantris" and "Warbreaker" by Brandon Sanderson

Oh! Also check out "The Mummy or Ramses the Damned" by Anne Rice!

1. The Heritage of Shannara - The Wishsong of Shannara was the book that brought me into reading at the age of 10 thanks to a truly amazing 4th grade teacher. The Heritage series cemented my interest in Epic Fantasy and lead me to multiple amazing authors. This quadrilogy has a special place in my heart for many reasons, I'd be hard pressed to pick something else if I had to pick only one book. I love that the ultimate weapon against evil is literally a two edged sword that makes you accept the naked truth about yourself to wield it, and undoes evil by that same principle. Hard to beat four books for the price of one with this collection. I've read them countless times and would happily do so again at any time.
   
2. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Shakespeare's works are the basis for so much literature and culture (good and bad) that a complete volume of his works would be enjoyable in its own right while providing memories for the many offshoot works that have their roots here which I have already consumed.
   
3. The Stories of Ray Bradbury - A few have mentioned Fahrenheit 451 here already, but Bradbury was an amazing author beyond the confines of his popular works, and a collection such as this offers a decent variety from an amazing writer.
   
4. Isaac Asimov: The Complete Stories, Vol. 1 - Azimov is another author who was a prodigious writer with a wealth of amazing concepts and stories. I've enjoyed most of his popular fiction and a collection as large as this would seem a godsend should I be as limited as this challenge proposes in my reading.
   
5. Warbreaker - Brandon Sanderson is probably my favorite author right now, and if I had the option I would pick the complete Mistborn series or the whole of the as yet to be finished Stormlight Archive, but with 1 book left in my 5, I would have to limit myself to his one offs, and of those I think Warbreaker speaks to me most. It's a great story and having read it a couple of times already, I don't think I would tire of it easily.

Warbreaker is standalone.

It actually has a really fantastic ending.

My all time favorite book is "The Merro Tree" by Katie Waitman. (https://www.amazon.com/Merro-Tree-Del-Rey-Discovery/dp/0345414365) It's an excellent science fiction tale about a boy who transcends incredible odds to become one of the galaxy's greatest performers. It is about love, music, dance, and theatre, all in a beautiful sci-fi setting. Excellent and easy to read.

If you want harder science fiction, I suggest "House of Suns" by Alestair Reynolds (https://www.amazon.com/House-Suns-Alastair-Reynolds-ebook/dp/B002AKPECW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550262904&sr=1-1&keywords=house+of+suns+alastair+reynolds) A murder on a planet full of immortal clones. A murder mystery in a transhumanist far future.

Not into Sci-Fi as much, but don't want your usual sword and sorcery Fantasy? How about "Warbreaker" by Brandon Sanderson. (https://www.amazon.com/Warbreaker-Brandon-Sanderson/dp/0765360039/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550263031&sr=1-1&keywords=warbreaker) Political intrigue in the court of the GodKing, and a tireless immortal attempting to correct a wrong done a long time ago. It also has an interesting form of magic, different from your usual "pinch of pixie dust, eye of newt, mutter incantation" kind of wizardry.

Into Gaiman, but want something slightly more serious? How about something akin to "Neverwhere"? I suggest "The City's Son" by Tom Pollock (https://www.amazon.com/Citys-Son-Skyscraper-Throne-Book-ebook/dp/B00LSX4TO6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550263325&sr=1-1&keywords=The+City%27s+Son+tom+pollock)

It depends on what you already read, but let's start you off easy:

I would take a look at some stand-alone books to get you started:

• The Hobbit: Short and can be read as a stand-alone. It's a good mix of whimsy and darkness, which seems to be key to the genre. It's more of a story than an epic tale.
  
  
• Stardust: I love Stardust. Neil Gaiman is a master of the beautiful and thorny nature of magic. No magic "systems" to sift through here.
  
  
• Warbreaker: Brandon Sanderson is considered a modern master of the craft. He loves unique magic "systems," and this is no exception. He originally released this book free of charge in [PDF] format! I found it to be enjoyable, but it's still on my "to finish" list (which is too long). Highly recommended due to being FREE and a good sample of some modern fantasy.
  
  Slightly more involved:
  
  Harry Potter was mentioned - 7 books, easily accessible, builds complexity and atmosphere over the series. Highly recommended.
  
  Also, The Name of the Wind and The Lies of Locke Lamora have been mentioned, and I second these. I also would add The Magicians, by Lev Grossman. Each series has two books out. I don't know if The Magicians will have a third book, but the others surely will.

Do you like fantasy/sci fi? If so, check out Elantris and Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. Two of the most enjoyable standalone fantasy novels I have ever read.

You ALL still have Zoidberg!

I'm currently reading The Cat Who Lived High by Lillian Jackson Braun and will be starting Suspect by Robert Crais as soon as I finish it.

I would be thrilled to have this book for my husband since I've got a list a mile long to read. Thank you for the contest!!

Thanksfor the contest! CRICKET

If you haven't, you really should read Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. Here's its description on Amazon:

>After bursting onto the fantasy scene with his acclaimed debut novel, Elantris, and following up with his blockbuster Mistborn trilogy, Brandon Sanderson proves again that he is today’s leading master of what Tolkien called “secondary creation,” the invention of whole worlds, complete with magics and myths all their own.

>Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God King one of them has to marry, the lesser god who doesn’t like his job, and the immortal who’s still trying to undo the mistakes he made hundreds of years ago.

>Their world is one in which those who die in glory return as gods to live confined to a pantheon in Hallandren’s capital city and where a power known as BioChromatic magic is based on an essence known as breath that can only be collected one unit at a time from individual people.

>By using breath and drawing upon the color in everyday objects, all manner of miracles and mischief can be accomplished. It will take considerable quantities of each to resolve all the challenges facing Vivenna and Siri, princesses of Idris; Susebron the God King; Lightsong, reluctant god of bravery, and mysterious Vasher, the Warbreaker.

It has one of the most unique systems of magic I've ever come across, as well as other interesting premises. But the best part is, it's offered for FREE on his website! You can read it on the site itself or download it for kindle.

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. Great book. My favorite part is that it's a stand alone book. No need to wait 10 years between the books. Lamb by Christopher Moore. Another phenominal stand alone book.

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