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Brandon Sanderson

Known for epic world-building and intricate magic systems, Brandon Sanderson has become a titan in modern fantasy. Creator of the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive, he also completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time. Sanderson's prolific storytelling and immersive worlds have redefined the genre for a new generation.

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If You're Not Sure Where To Start With Brandon Sanderson, His 2023 Standalone Fantasy Book Is The Perfect Entry Point

For those who are unsure of where to start with Brandon Sanderson’s books, his 2023 standalone is the perfect entry point to his larger works.

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10 Great Fantasy Books To Read If You Love Brandon Sanderson (That Weren't Written By Him)

Brandon Sanderson’s books are some of the most well-known additions to the fantasy genre, and fans of his work should pick up these novels next.

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Brandon Sanderson Is Right About the Best Superpower and Here's the Proof

Best-selling author Brian Sanderson reveals which superpower is the best, and both Marvel’s heroes and villains prove that Sanderson is right.

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Sci-Fi Writer Brandon Sanderson Explains What Makes X-Men's Gambit So Underrated: "Gambit Is a Fantastic Superhero"

Acclaimed author Brandon Sanderson has revealed his thoughts on Gambit, one of the most popular and underrated of the X-Men.

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Sci-Fi Author Brandon Sanderson Names the Best Superpower, Congratulating a Marvel Superhero

Brandon Sanderson reveals his favorite superpower, saluting one Marvel superhero as a prime representation of the most interesting use of this power.

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The covers of Mistborn: The Final Empire and The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson with a black box with a question mark in the middle of them
Forget The Cosmere, This Brandon Sanderson Book From 12 Years Ago Needs A Movie Or TV Show ASAP

Recent developments make it less likely Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere is coming to the screen any time soon – but another book is ripe for adapting.

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This 12-Year-Old Brandon Sanderson Book Is So Underrated Despite Having One Of His Best Magic Systems Yet

Brandon Sanderson has come a long way in modern fantasy, but one of his works points to a truly unique potential that readers should note.

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If You Call Yourself A Brandon Sanderson Fan, Then You've Read These 5 Books Of His, Right?

Brandon Sanderson is famous for penning Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive, but fans of his work need to read these lesser-known books by him.

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"Not A Matter Of The Money": Brandon Sanderson Nails The Real Problems With Modern Fantasy Shows

The beloved fantasy author has a fantastic point - there’s no connection between how much studios are spending and how good the shows actually are.

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"Streaming Has Had A Big Problem With Epic Fantasy": Author Brandon Sanderson Weighs In On Fantasy TV, Cites Rings Of Power & Wheel Of Time As Disappointments

Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson expresses his concerns about TV adaptations, citing the disappointing response to Wheel of Time & Rings of Power.

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"Hope In A World Of Despair": Brandon Sanderson's Praise Is All The Incentive Needed To Read This 10-Year-Old Fantasy Book

Though Brandon Sanderson's works are iconic, the author has also singled out some of the best contributions from other writers, like Sabaa Tahir.

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Every Brandon Sanderson Book, Ranked By Our Excitement

Sanderson is the master of the most excruciating kind of slow burn fiction - making his readers wait years for these exciting new books.

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Every Planned Brandon Sanderson Book Adaptation Explained

The king of multiverses may have just had one film option fall apart, but Sanderson has several more irons in the fire ready to become hit new shows.

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All 9 Cosmere Stories In Arcanum Unbounded, Ranked

Brandon Sanderson’s essay and short story anthology provides a series of wonderful glimpses at the marginalia of his beloved Cosmere multiverse.