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From the fantasy epics of the Cosmere to the defunct mobile game companion books, Graham, Jack, and Taylor attempt to read every published work by Brandon Sanderson, in publication order. We hope to gain a better understanding of who he is as an author, how his writing changes over time, and his broader effect on the fantasy genre. Starting with Elantris and finishing half a decade from now, please join us as we travel out of the wardrobe, and onto the wagon train.
New episodes the second Tuesday of the month.
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Steelheart - Episode 20
Happy New Year! I am so sorry this episode is so late. Next episode, about Mitosis and Shadows for Silence Through the Forests of Hell will be out much, much sooner. Content warnings for this…
Infinity Blade Redemption And River of Souls - Episode 19
We read read truly one of the most baffling books we've ever tackled with special guest Sophie Abromowitz! Oh and a Wheel of Time cut chapter too. Sophie's Vampire Short Story:…
The Rithmatist & A Memory of Light - Episode 18
We're back with The Rithmatist!To skip A Memory of Light, Go to 29:41Next month we'll be reading Infinity Blade Redemption & River of Souls. Episode airs October 7th.Content warnings for this…
The Emperor's Soul & Legion - Episode 17 w/ Kirk Hamilton
We read two novellas this month, The Emperor's Soul is really good! Legion is the craziest thing we've ever read for the show (and maybe off the show too). Huge thanks to Kirk for guesting on this…
Mistborn: The Eleventh Metal & HARRE - Episode 16
Our shortest episode yet!We read two short stories this month, The Eleventh Metal is pretty good, and HARRE (Heuristic Algorithm and Reasoning Response Engine) is pretty interesting from production…
Mistborn: The Alloy of Law - Episode 15
We talk about the highs and lows of The Alloy of Law, our first foray into Mistborn Era 2. Next month we'll be reading The Eleventh Metal and H.A.R.R.E, Episode Airs: May 31stContent warnings for…
Infinity Blade: Awakening & I Hate Dragons - Episode 14
We read two not very good stories and have 2 fantastic conversations about them with special guest Sophie Abromowitz! Sophie Short Story: https://joylandpublishing.com/fiction/jan-is-important/…
Alcatraz vs The Shattered Lens - Episode 13
We're back in the era of normal length books with Alcatraz vs The Shattered Lens!Next month we'll be reading Infinity Blade Awakening & I Hate Dragons. Episode airs, March 25th.Around 59 Minutes…
Towers of Midnight - Episode 12
We read Towers of Midnight, Book 13 of The Wheel of Time. Next month we'll be reading all of Alcatraz vs The Shattered Lens, Episode Airs: Feb 18th. Content warnings for this episode: ableism,…
The Way of Kings - Episode 11 - Part 2
On this part two we finish The Way of Kings, making this comfortably our longest episode yet. Apologies for getting this out a day later than I said I would, the flu took me out. New…
The Way of Kings - Episode 11 - Part 1
On this episode we read The Way of Kings, a book so massive we really only talk about the plot of the book in the last third of the episode. We split this episode in half because of how big this book…
The Gathering Storm - Episode 10
We read the The Gathering Storm, Book 12 of The Wheel of Time. This was a lot, and we apologize for the delay. Happy Thanksgiving folks.Next month we'll be reading all of The Way of Kings, Episode…
Alcatraz vs The Knights of Crystallia - Episode 9
We read the interesting yet undersauced Alcatraz vs The Knights of Crystallia!Next month we'll be reading The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Episode airs, November 12th.…
Warbreaker Bonus Material - Episode 8.5
We discuss the broader Cosmere, as well as some of the finer points of the ending of Warbreaker.Come back next week for Alcatraz vs The Knights of Crystalia. This conversation is less professional,…
Warbreaker - Episode 8
We read the bright, colorful, and most importantly - good Warbreaker in its entirety. Next month we'll be reading all of Alcatraz vs The Knights of Crystallia, Episode Airs: October…
Defending Elysium & Firstborn - Episode 7
Join us for our shortest episode yet! We delve into Sanderson's first works of science fiction, two interesting short stories about space and failure. Next month we'll be reading all of…
Alcatraz vs The Scrivener's Bones - Episode 6
We're confronted with our first sleeper hit, Alcatraz vs The Scrivener's Bones!Next month we'll be reading the short stories Defending Elysium (2008) and Firstborn (2008), Episode Airs: August…
Comedy Central Presents: The Roast of Elend Venture - Hero of Ages Bonus Content
Spoilers for Hero of Ages (the book and our episode)This conversation is much less professional, we can only hope it's entertaining.Content warnings for this episode: ableism, addiction, age gap,…
Mistborn: The Hero of Ages - Episode 5
We rage and cry over The Hero of Ages, a book that is surprisingly hard to talk about because it's doing so much at once.Next month we'll be reading all of Alcatraz vs The Scrivener's Bones, Episode…
Alcatraz vs The Evil Librarians - Episode 4
We read the middle grade heist fantasy card battler Alcatraz vs The Evil Librarians and talk about it for our shortest episode yet!Next month we'll be reading all of Mistborn: The Hero of Ages,…
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A Grain of Sanderson has published 24 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.
A Grain of Sanderson is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 2h 5m.
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