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The Rithmatist Sweepstakes

The Rithmatist Sweepstakes

The Rithmatist Sweepstakes

Rithmatist prize pack

The Rithmatist releases May 14 but we have a chance for you to win one of six advance reading copies now. And that’s not all, winners will also get a Rithmatist goody bag filled with chalk and a Memory of Light backpack! Comment below to enter for a chance to win.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. You must be 18 or older and a legal resident of the 50 United States or D.C. to enter. Promotion begins April 1, 2013 at 9 a.m. ET. and ends April 5, 2013, 12:00 p.m. ET. Void in Puerto Rico and wherever prohibited by law. Please see full details and official rules go here. Sponsor: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC.

1,624 thoughts on “The Rithmatist Sweepstakes

  1. Wow – this is a wonderful prize, and a neat opportunity to read the book now! Thanks for offering us this chance!

  2. omg i love brandon sanderson, i was so happy when he was chosen to finish robert jordans work and can’t wait to read the next book!!

  3. Love these books, just got done with the wheel of time! Can’t wait to read more.

  4. I would love to win this! Love Brandon Sanderson’s writing and a swag prize would be awesome!

  5. This looks awesome, especially the backpack and chalk bag, as those won’t be on sale in the bookstores. Keeping my fingers crossed.

  6. I hope this isn’t an April Fool’s Day joke. 🙂 I would live to win this!

  7. I’m looking forward to reading The Rithmatist with my step-daughter!!! Really hoping that this series can help make her a Sanderson fan so I can introduce her to his other works and gives us something to share!!

  8. We love you Brandon Sanderson! I’ve got my fingers crossed, can’t wait to see if I win!

  9. Avid reader, and once I find a good author’s name, I attach like a leech and take it for all I can. I’d love to be a mooch as well as a leech! Woo! Freebies!

  10. I just finished the digital ARC of this yesterday and it was “DUSTING”! I would love to have a print copy and the swag. This was my first Brandon Sanderson novel but it won’t be the last.

  11. I bought AMOL the day it came out but I havent read it yet. Main reason: I dont want it to be over! Wish Harriet would let Brandon write Tam’s story, Tigraine’s story to learn more about Rand’s parents. Even Lews Therins whole story. The Rithmatist sounds interesting. I am reallu excited for the stormlight archive book two also.

  12. I am totally taken in by all the worlds that Brandon Sanderson writes in. I would be extremely pleased if I won this contest.

  13. The past few months have been dedicated to a full read-through of the Wheel of TIme, and now that I’m nearing the end I am looking forward to getting into his other works.

    Thanks for the great times!

  14. It would be awesome to win, but I never do on these things (reverse-reverse jinx).

  15. I would love to win this and share it with my classes!
    Thanks for the opportunity!

  16. I can’t wait, this is such a cool prize, I love Brandon Sanderson’s works and would love to win these amazing prizes:)

  17. This is a great prize. I would be the envy of the entire street if I had that backpack.

  18. As someone who has rabidly read and followed the entire corpus of both Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanders, this would be excellent.

  19. I never win contests, but I would like to win this one. probably by it on kindle no matter tho

  20. Great givaway idea. Sanderson is one of my all time favorites. Read the preview of this one, looks… interesting. Looking forward to the release. Hurry up with Stormlight 2.

  21. I haven’t read a new book by Brandon in so long, I am experiencing withdrawal effects. A copy of The Rithmatist would do nicely to get me my fix.

  22. As a long-time WoT fan, and a more recent fan of Sanderson’s works, I’d love to win this.

  23. I don’t know how many times i can say this, but Brandon Sanderson is a writing genius. He is main influence on my writing.

  24. Sanderson is knocking books out; Rithmatist, Steel Heart, and Stormlight 2 on the way. Can’t wait.

  25. love all of sanderson’s stuff, would be so happy to get my hands on this one early =)

  26. What could be a better distraction when waiting for Stormlight 2 than another Sanderson book!

  27. I’ve been a huge Brandon Sanderson fan since the Mistborn Trilogy. It would be awsome to win his newest work. Would hold me over until the next Stormlight novel 🙂

  28. For my comment, I shall use swiftkey tilt. I’m not sure about the future is a great day today so I had little to the cleaning lady Gaga to you soon and we are going through my mind is the best way to the fridge is the applesauce. Thank you.

  29. If I had to emulate myself off one professional writer it would be Brandon. Guy seems like a class act.

  30. I look forward to reading the book. And I hope the contest isn’t an April Fools day gag.

  31. How does Brandon Sanderson continue to churn out amazing one amazing tale after another? Cudos Mr. Sanderson!

  32. Brandon is simply the best Fantast / Sci-Fi writer currently writing, just when you think he can’t get any better he publishs another book to blow you away.

  33. What an amazing opportunity! Brandon Sanderson is my favorite author and I can’t wait to get my hands on this book.

  34. This is awesome. Kids in the house will love the book (after I devour it) and the backpack will make my friends jealous!

  35. Ah the Rithmatist. The Rithmatist is not the beginning. There are no beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it is a beginning…

  36. Brandon did a great job with the wheel of time series! I was very grateful that he did such a great job. I would love to be included in this contest!

  37. never been disappointed by ANYTHING he’s written…our favorite author. Pick us!!!!

  38. I didn’t know him from Adam before he helped the deceased Jordan on WOT and was sufficiently impressed that I read his alloy series, which was okay, but really really enjoyed the old west book in the universe whose name excapes me.

  39. Advance copy of a Sanderson book plus extras? Can’t get much better than that…

  40. This is an awesome prize, I can’t wait to read The Rithmatist, advance copy or not.

  41. What a treat this would be! I’ve not had the pleasure yet of reading any of these books and they are on my To Read list. Such a great gift package for a lucky winner. Good luck to all who enter.

  42. Another contest, another fun looking goodie bag. Might as well try again, eh? 😉

  43. Thank you for giving back at every chance, from random airport book store and hotel lobby signings, to keeping an honest self managed online presence.

  44. Brandon Sanderson is one of my favorite authors! Would LOVE a copy of this book. But I what I really need is the 2nd volume of the Stormlight Archive. I’ve read Way of Kings at least 6 times already waiting for book #2.

  45. I still really want that backpack. Plus I really like everything that I’ve read of his.

  46. Brandon Sanderson is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. This is a great prize for any fan if his.

  47. I’m a huge Sanderson fan. I have read all of the books of his I’ve found with the exception of the ones in the Wheel of Time series, but I’m currently reading through them (on The Path of Daggers) and can’t wait to get to the ones Brandon has written.

  48. Brandon did such a great job in collaboration with Robert Jordan on finishing the WOT series that I can’t wait to start involving myself into another well written story.

  49. I would even pass on the backpack, if that gives me any extra points towards winning!

  50. This would be awesome. I still teach on a black board so this would be a great conversation starter as to why I have my own chalk bag. Always looking for a chance to convert teenagers to good reading.

  51. Hmmm … to enter, or to wait ’til I can pre-order a signed copy …

    Why not both!

  52. Gotta love all of Sanderson’s work, I hope this one is just as good as his other books!

  53. Pretty please!! Even though I REALLY want is “Words of Radiance,” I know “The Rithmatist” will not disappoint. Mr. Sanderson always delivers!

  54. Looking forward to this book to help pass the time until the second book of Ways of Kings :).

  55. I love Brandon Sanderson’s books and would love to get an opportunity to read it a month early even more.

  56. Wait … not just a goodybag, but a backpack. And chalk. Oh yeah, and a book, too!! (WHich is probably appropriate, considering who’s sponsoring this contest …) I haven’t read Sanderson as yet, but look forward to the opportunity.

  57. Looks awesome, I’ve really enjoyed Brandon’s Mistborn books, and felt he did a great job finishing WOT.

  58. Big fan of Mr. Sanderson. His original works are great, and he’s done a fantastic job bringing Wheel of Time to a conclusion. Not many people could have stepped in and filled Robert Jordan’s shoes.

  59. Super excited for the new book!! I haven’t found one of his yet that I didn’t love! And a WOT backpack, sweet goodness!! Good Luck to everyone!

  60. Some books you choose by the cover, some by the title and some by the author. I never pass up a chance to read a book by Brandon Sanderson.

  61. Another goody from Brandon that I can’t wait to read. a WOT backpack would make me the envy of all the other warders.

  62. Have not read this author before but am an avid reader and always looking for new authors to try.

  63. I have been looking for one of these back packs all over. Seems you can only find them in drawings. *fingers crossed*

  64. Since it is being released on my birthday, don’t I automatically win? Anyway, I can’t wait for any book from Brandon Sanderson.

  65. I am just reading “The Way of Kings” now and am looking forward to the next book.

  66. I am always looking for interesting books for my high school library and book club students! I hope I can win a preview copy! Thank you!

  67. I would love to receive this. Would love to share it with my 12 year old daughter as well!

  68. Oh, wonderful! I’m sure that Rithmatist is an excellent book, and I’d love to read it.

  69. Awww as usual it’s only for those in the US and D.C. 🙁 I do wonder when will then include international fans… And I’m willing to shoulder the shipping cost if that’s the issue (I wish!).

  70. As soon as I found out he would be finishing WoT, I ran out and bought everything he had written for “research” purposes. Now he is by far my favorite author. I am looking forward to his books this year and love that he is not only prolific, but every book has been amazing so far. I’m looking forward to devouring The Rithmatist and see if it continues the trend!

  71. Done WOT :-(, but looking forward to reading anything Sanderson puts out. Way of the Kings is already on it’s way from Amazon.

  72. I love chalk and books and Brandon Sanderson and the Wheel of Time I’m just so excited yay!

  73. Holy smokes, I would LOVE to win this prize, Robert Jordan is my favorite author and I am a huge WoT fan, I have all of the books in all the formats that have been released, the computer game, RPG game, the CCG and shirts from Tavern Tees. Brandon Sanderson is my favorite living author, I was able to meet him in Houston in 2011 for his Alloy of Law tour, he is a fantastic author! I would love to win this!

  74. Ooh!! I’m super excited for this! The bit he has on his website make it seem really great, as all of his other books are. 🙂

  75. Brandon is my favorite author of all time. I’m on the last WoT book at the moment and have already read the way of kings. I’d love to win this.

  76. I think I’m falling in love with Mr. Sanderson…..just don’t tell my husband.

  77. I’ll bite,
    Not sure about YA books . . . it depends a LOT on the author when you’re an adult but I’ve read everything else from Sanderson so . . . .

  78. The final book to TWOT was amazing but I need more! Sanderson did a great job! Can’t wait to read more of his work!!

  79. Looks like a good book … and the wrap up of WOT is all the recommendation it needs.

  80. Just picked up Way of Kings, would love to see what else he’s got in store with this!

  81. Everyone in my house loves Brandon Sanderson. My daughter has grown up with the Alcatraz books. She’s fiending for Alcatraz 5, but The Rithmatist will be a very fine substitute in the meantime.

  82. Brandon always does a nice job with his magic systems. I’m very curious to see what he’ s come up with here, especially if it’s actually math based.

  83. I’m Sanderson-crazed and would be over the moon if I’m a winner! Can’t wait to read The Rithmatist… one way or another. 🙂

  84. Brandon Sanderson is awesome! Love how he creates magic systems! Can’t wait till the next stormlight book comes out!

  85. I loved all of his work in helping to finish the series and look forward to reading his new book. Send a package my way please

  86. WOW! Not surprised by all the comments here! This one is a great one!! Thanks.

  87. Loved the Mistborn books and Wheel of Time series, can’t wait for this to come out!

  88. I would love to win this! I’m torn between which is better – the Rithmatist book or the Wheel of Time backpack … decisions, decisions. (doesn’t matter, since if I win I get both!)

  89. Love love love Brandon’s books. Would love to get my Hands on this one a little early!

  90. I love Brandon Sanderson and this book sounds cool! Hoping this isn’t an April Fool’s prank!

  91. Can’t wait to read this book! And a great contest to hopefully help with that! =)

  92. Must have please! Perfect for bulking up the defenses against wild chalklings. And aMoL backpack too! Greatest prize package ever!

  93. Brandon Sanderson is my favorite author. I love all the books he’s written and would love to read this one!

  94. Read all his works so far and loved them! Looking forward to more to read!

  95. I have every one of Brandon’s novels thus far and I love his literary style. I followed the WOT journey for 11 years and this prize would mean a lot to me as an avid RJ and BS fan! I hope to also follow Brandon’s characters for years to come.

  96. I am so excited about this book! I’ve read the first little blurb that was posted awhile back, and it just sounds like another wonderfully exciting Sanderson story with another fantastic magic system! Who cares if it’s categorized as “young adult” – that just means it can be enjoyed by more people, not that us older folks can’t join in the fun! 😀

  97. Woooohooo! I am SO ready for a new book by Brandon Sanderson! I would be PSYCHED to win this package. <3

  98. After reading the first Stormlight Archive book, and reading Alcatraz with my kids, and starting Mistborn, how could I possibly not enter a contest for a new book from Sanderson?

  99. Listen up everyone this is an APRIL FOOLS JOKE dont fall for it if any of your friends see your post they will make fun at you

  100. I’ve become a fan of Sanderson after reading The Way of Kings. Ready to check out some other works of his!

  101. It would be great so win a copy of this! I’ve been wondering where this story will head 🙂

  102. Been excited to read this book since he teased it on his website under the name Scribbler!

  103. This would be a dream come true. This contest ends 1 day before my birthday. Crossing fingers and toes!

  104. I’ve got three (yes, three–one for me, one for my daughter, one for my mother) of these pre-ordered, but I would LOVE to get an early copy!!!

  105. I love how he treated the Wheel of Time series and would love to see his own work that won him the honor.

  106. I sure would like to win this I love books and reading plus i never win anything, though not for lack of trying.

  107. Wow, this looks amazing. I just finished the Emperor’s Soul and am craving more.

  108. A chance to read another Sanderson book early while we wait for Words of Radiance to come out!? sign me up!

  109. I love Brandon Sanderson. I’ll ready anything he writes. Reading it sooner would be sweet.

  110. I would love to read this book and leave reviews for it! I really want to win it!

  111. I would love to win the book as well, I’ve read every book in my book shelf and can’t afford any books at this time. I’m getting sooooo bored.

  112. So… couldn’t write a plugin for wordpress to reuse tor.com logins here? 🙂

    I’d say i was j/k but really, i’m not. Please don’t hold it against me.

  113. This is such a great giveaway! I’m such a huge fan of Brandon Sanderson and of the Wheel of the Time. I would absolutely love the chance to read one of his books before it actually releases! Not to mention the back pack and the chalk! Too great!

  114. Not only is he a prolific author of quality prose, and not only is he a gaming nerd, but he’s also a really nice guy.

    I’ve bought everything else he’s written. Rithmatist is already on pre-order. But I’d love to get it few weeks early.

  115. I’m so excited for this new book (for any new Sanderson book, to be honest), but what’s so cool about this giveaway is the BAGGIE FULL OF CHALK! WANT!

    Seriously… sell these things, somebody! Please! I have a niggling feeling that they’d proooobably sell pretty well. *nodnod*

  116. Just got hooked on the Wheel of time series! its been a long time since I started reading them I hope He keeps up with the rest of his books!

  117. Pick me first. I would love to win to read (as I already live to read).

  118. I LOVE Brandon Sanderson!!!! Can’t wait to read the new book!!! Just finished A Memory of Light and I am still having a book hangover from it!!!

  119. Hoping for April Fool’s Luck! Brandon brought WOT home so nicely – would love a chance to read The Rithmatist!

  120. Sanderson is an amazing author with such a creative mind. I love how he creates a new magic system for every book series he writes.

  121. Can’t wait to read this book. Sanderson has been on a seriously good roll lately!

  122. I am posting again so i can change my email preference. And I still want to win this.

  123. Wow! I love reading Brandon Sanderson’s books. I will definitely be picking up the book day one regardless if I win or not.

  124. Please, please, please, I want the book and the bag. Sanderson is wonderful.

  125. Even if I did not win this is a book I would love to read this book, reminds me a little of David Eddings…

  126. Brandon is my favorite author. Any chance I can have to read one of his books sounds good to me.

  127. I’m always interested in discovering new authors to read. This sounds like a great contest.

  128. This is a great price. Sanderson is such a good writer. Even if I don’t win the book, I will be reading it.

  129. Love Brandon Sanderson, can’t wait to read this new series. Would be even better to get a pre-read, goodies sound great too!

  130. The winner doesn’t have to use the chalk to solve complicated math problems, right? Because (a) I don’t have a chalkboard and (b) I can’t do math.

  131. I love sanderson’s world creation and magic systems! I recommend his books to adults all the time, and now, as a Young Adult Librarian, I am glad I have something of his to recommend to teens!

  132. Definitely looking forward to the Rithmatist! I’ve yet to read a Sanderson novel that I haven’t enjoyed.

  133. I always love me some Sanderson. I would love to be able to read this book, to add it to the things I’m always enthusing to my friends about!

  134. I’d be happy to win such a grand prize, love the Wheel of Time and Brandon Sanderson.

  135. I became a fan of Brandon when he was chosen to write the Wheel of Time Series after Robert Jordan died. I immediatly fell in love with Mistborn and am intrigued by Way of the Kings. I can’t wait to read more.

  136. I started reading the Wheel of Time back in the early 90s. I ran across Brandon Sanderson when I picked up Mistborn at my book store more or less randomly. I thought the marriage of the two was awesome and now I read all his new stuff. He’s one of the great authors in his domain.

  137. I’m addicted to Sanderson books, I’ve read his entire collection and can’t wait for more!

  138. Saw the backpacks at the Memory of Light signing in Charleston. Very nice looking

  139. This is such a great promotion. Brandon Sanderson is a fantastic writer! I hope I win this!!!

  140. This seams like a very cool world to read about. I would love to win a advance copy of this book.

  141. I can’t wait to read this–but sooner would definitely be better than later!

  142. A book to read while nursing and a bag to carry all of the baby stuff around in…all I need is a use for the chalk and I’m sure the book would give me plenty of ideas.

  143. Sounds like a plan! I’ve enjoyed all of Sanderson’s work that I’ve read to date

  144. I am so jealous of Brandon’s ability to create new worlds and magic systems. His imagination is inspired.

  145. Brandon did a great job with WoT series taking over for Jordan! Decided to read some of Brandon’s other work and was THRILLED found a new author. Read way of ‘The Way of Kings’, and of course Brandon left me wanting more.

  146. The chances of winning aren’t so great, are they? But here’s to more Sanderson!

  147. This is a great prize and the star of it is to get the book first before everyone else. Thank for the chance.

  148. Hooray! While I am more looking forward to Way of Kings 2, this story looked awesome as well. Loved Memory of Light, keep up the good work!

  149. I can’t wait for more new Sanderson! With any luck in this contest I won’t have to! How fun! Thanks for holding it!

  150. Awesome idea for a contest. You guys should consider something similar when the next SLA book comes out

  151. Any book from Brandon is a book worth owning! Looking forward to reading it one way or another.

  152. So excited to read this it would be so awesome to win this and get to read it early.

  153. Thank you SOOOO Much!!! After finishing WOT I have been reading some of Mr. Sanderson’s other works and I am very impressed. I have looked at preordering this one so winning would save me from having to do so 🙂

  154. I want to win not just to read it but so i can arrogantly and humorously use the double meaning of advanced reader copy. As if the story is more complex in that edition. Fingers crossed.

  155. I have been a Brandon Sanderson for a long time, and am eagerly awaiting a chance to read The Rithmatist. Maybe this is it? 🙂

  156. Huge Sanderson fan and I’ve never grown out of YA fantasy. Looking forward to this new world.

  157. ARC’s are always a joy to read, and it’s always cool when your the first one to comment on a book.

  158. Winning would be awesome but can’t go wrong with the fact that a new book will be here very very soon.

  159. Awesome! I’m looking forward to this book being my son’s introduction to Brandon Sanderson, and I might just swipe the backpack for myself 🙂

  160. Couldn’t ask for anything better. A new Brandon Sanderson book and A Memory of Light backpack. I just love The Wheel of Time.

  161. Why is this not available for Canadians? If you’re going to make the offer visible for Canadians than we should be able to participate. I really like this author and am very excited about this book too. I think things like this should be accessible by all of North America.

  162. Enter comment here. I like Sanderson, but I haven’t read all of his stuff.

  163. This is a sweet package, thanks for the opportunity to get a book by an amazing author

  164. I would LOVE to have an advance copy of this book…Sanderson has made himself one of my favorite authors…thanx for the chance at it…:-)

  165. This would be awesome. I am looking forward to more from the world of mistborn.

  166. The odds are long and getting longer, but I’m throwing my hat into the ring regardless.

  167. So excited for a new Sanderson book. I have yet to read one that didn’t remind me all over again why I love reading fantasy!

  168. It amazes me that Brandon Sanderson bothers spending time writing. He is so innovative in his new world and magic system creation he could make a living simply selling his ideas to other authors. The fact that he has developed such a unique and amazing writing style is simply a bonus to his fans. Most authors would be content to develop a new system; such as Sanderson, and ride it for all the money they can get. I love Brandon as he is an original thinker and isn’t in it just for the money but for the joy of writing and creating. I can’t wait to start this new series and continue to follow Way of Kings, Alcatraz, and what other new and creative ideas Brandon has in store for us.

  169. Have had a run of non-great books and would love another sure-fire great book from Brandon Sanderson. Count me in

  170. My sisters and I are fairly certain Brandon Sanderson must write in his sleep. How is he so prolific and so good at the same time? It’s astonishing, really.

  171. Looking forward to reading the book. I love getting lost in new and different worlds and times and becoming a part of the story as an onlooker while reading it. Books just transport me away when I really get into them and that is such a wonderful way to get away from the problems of reality. Relaxing and exciting at the same time.

  172. I know that with how many people are going to enter this, the odds of me winning will be really low. But how cool would it be if I DID win? Here’s to hoping!

  173. Discovered Brandon Sanderson when he was chosen to complete the Wheel of Time series for Robert Jordan, and I have read every book he has written as well as listened to the audiobooks. Wonderful writer! I would love to win this as well as the Wheel of Time backpack. Thank you Brandon!

  174. Huge fan of Brandon Sanderson’s work and there’s seriously no cooler On-The-Go-Fantasy-RPG bag than a Wheel of Time one. Thanks TOR!

  175. Thanks for the contest – would love to win!!

    Jordan and Sanderson are two of my favorite authors!

  176. I’d love to win a new Sanderson adventure! Thanks for the chance to win.

  177. Oh my gosh, nothing would tickle my fancy more than to get one of these! Either way I can’t wait to read this.

  178. I’m very excited to read this book! I loved the excerpt Tor published a while ago and can’t wait to read it.

  179. This is cool and all, but I’m still waiting on the Stormlight books and It’s kind of annoying seeing the author finish another book before he’s done the one I’m waiting on. Either way the dude’s a great writer and im looking forward to reading his next book.

  180. Awesome contest!! Can’t wait until my daughter is old enough to start reading all the books I have!! Especially memory of light and mistborn!!!

  181. I would love to get an ARC of this; always fun to read books ahead of release and tell friends “nyah nyah, I already read it” lol.

  182. I love Brandon Sanderson books, i can’t believe that this many people have posted!!

  183. I want to read this book early and give it to my son to read. He introduced me to Brandon’s amazing books. Thanks for the contest…Choose me

  184. I love all of the Brandon Sanderson books that I have read. I didn’t start reading them till I heard je was finishing the wheel of time books( which are my favorite books of all time).

  185. Wow. I guess I should have expected this level of response when it comes to Brandon Sanderson. Regardless, I will continue to hope that I win despite the odds.

  186. I would be so pumped to win this contest. Huge sanderson fan. Dying waiting for book 2 of the stormlight archives

  187. Looking forward to all Brandons works. Hope this one is as good as the others.

  188. Glad to hear that Tor will be publishing Brandon’s YA work. I really like what you’ve done with his other works. Thanks!

  189. Looking forward to some more great stories from Brandon. Winning this contest would be awesome.

  190. What a great combo, TOR and Sanderson!!!! Can’t wait for Rithmatist to come out!!!

  191. Hadn’t even heard of this one coming out yet, but I don’t think I’ve run into one of Sanderson’s books that wasn’t excellent. Sign me up.

  192. Crossing my fingers! Not only would I love to read this one myself, but I’d likely have to get in line, because I think the spousal unit would swipe it from me as soon as it landed in my house. I think that would be okay. He has a birthday coming up and I *suppose* I could share just this one time….

  193. Love Sanderson’s books, but who doesn’t need more chalk? Just like a cowbell, I can always use more!

  194. I am really looking forward to the release of this book and I would love to win it early!

  195. Nothing to read since finished Wheel of TIme Series! Thinking of other Brandon re-reads, but new is better! Perfect!

  196. I have yet to read anything by Mr. Sanderson I haven’t liked. Fingers crossed!

  197. I’m not sure which one I want more, the book or the backpack! I love Brandon Sanderson! 🙂

  198. Mr. Sanderson is always an enjoyable read. Looking forward to many more years of reading his works.

  199. Sanderson is my brother’s favorite author! He would love this and therefore I would love to win this and give it to him.

  200. Brandon Sanderson is one of the most original and creative writers I have known in 40 years of reading SF/Fantasy. His writing is of exceptional quality. Would love a chance to jump the gun and get an advance copy not to mention the goodies.

  201. Awesome…can’t. Wait to take the vacation day to read another Sanderson book straight through

  202. I love YA fantasy and I’ve enjoyed every Brandon Sanderson book I’ve ever read so I can’t resist giving it a try 🙂

  203. I’d love to win a copy!!!! And one of those sweet bags they had at the signing? Even better!!!

  204. Well, I’m one in a giant crowd here but I’d like my name in the hat just the same. You never know! Thank you for offering a great prize.

  205. The wheel weaves as the wheel wills, I hope it wills me a new book and backpack. Sanderson you are a master!

  206. Here’s my comment; hope this doesn’t turn out to be an April Fool’s joke 🙂

  207. Not sure if serious….

    However, that is a seriously cool backpack, so what the heck. 😀

  208. I would like to own this book and escape into it’s adventure. Please look no further and choose me. Please and thank you!

  209. Oh man. I am looking forward to reading this book. I teach 7th Grade English, and if the book is as good as I’m expecting it to be, I’d love to incorporate it into my curriculum’s reading list. I’d be ecstatic! 🙂

  210. Yup, looks very cool. But even if I win, I am still going to support the book by buying it the day it comes out. 🙂

  211. OMG my friend Melissa made $85 using this website: (@:&48;!:)

    April Fools! (Just kidding!)

    I would love to win this. I have read everything by Brandon Sanderson (not in an anthology nor tabletop game 🙂 and have a decent collection of signed hardcovers by him. Thanks!

  212. I would love to win this – I not just saying this to “add a comment” to win. Sanderson is truly one of my favorite authors.

  213. Good times! Love Sanderson, and I just finished A Memory of Light this morning, after starting my most recent re-read / forward read last September!

  214. Everyone loves a new book, especially if he gets to read it before everyone else!

  215. Nice looking backpack, and I would love to read the book before it releases

  216. Oooh! I haven’t read any of Sanderson’s stuff for younger readers, but there’s a first time for everything!

  217. I’m so eager for this release. I found Sanderson through his work on Wheel on Time, but have fallen in love with his own work.

  218. An ARC of The Rithmatist would look great beside my ARC of The Way of Kings…just sayin’….

  219. I’ve read the sample of the Rithmatist on Tor, and it’s looking like another amazing work from one of the most creative and visionary fiction writers currently active. Great opportunity.

  220. The Rithmatist would be great to win. The Prize pack also. Brandon Sanderson is a genius. Hope I win.

  221. I would absolutely love to win this awesome prize! Thank you for the chance!

  222. I could really use a new backpack.. Mine is currently held together by white duct tape.
    The book is neat too.

  223. So excited for this book. Visited with Brandon at a launch party for Brand o n Mull. The book sounds so exciting. Have my copy pre-order.

  224. My granddaughter told me over the summer that Brandon Sanderson is her favorite author (at 13, she love love loves him). I, of course, hip as I am, said “Who?” She and I share books and authors, and I’d love this ARC to be one of those. And she’d get the ‘goodies’ as a Christmas present. Thanks and good luck to all.

  225. I have signed copies of almost everything Brandon’s had published. Would LOVE to add this ARC to my collection! Looking forward to Rithmatist AND SteelHeart.

  226. I have been so appreciative of Mr. Sanderson’s work on completing the Wheel of Time. I look forward to reading another piece of his writing.

  227. I’ve been excited to read this book for a long time. It used to be called “Scribbler,” and I’ve been looking forward to it since Brandon blogged about it years ago.

  228. Both I and my daughter have thoroughly enjoyed Brandon Sanderson’s work. We’d both love to get an a sneak peak!

  229. This 8th grade English teacher posts a picture on her classroom door of the book she is currently reading, and Brandon Sanderson has been up there all year (Mistborn series twice, The Alloy of Law, Elantris, The Emperor’s Soul, Way of Kings, Firstborn, and I just bought Legion). I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to put this book up on my door.

  230. Here’s hoping that ‘The Rithmatist’ is about some sort of magic system utilizing numbers and their incredulous susceptibility to seem just that, magic. Math is amazing, and if anyone could do a math-based magic system justice, it is Mr. Sanderson. Regardless, I’ll enjoy it. Keep up the good work, Mr. Sanderson, and I hope to continue reading your work for years to come!

  231. Oooh I want to read beyond the first chapter and hear more about the chalklings! Please and thank you!

  232. I WANT this book as soon as possible. Please let me win …. please! Brandon is such a great writer and his magic systems are so intriguing.

  233. Great job on Wheel of Time and I loved Mistborn. Hope to get a chance on this one. Keep up the wonderful job Brandon

  234. I am really glad he took over The Wheel of Time series! This prize is awesome, and now I’m going to check out some of his other books.

  235. I can’t wait to read this! Now if only the Alcatraz came back. Everything this man writes is amazing. All Hail the Branderson!

  236. He’s written ANOTHER book?!? So fast? And they’re all so dang good! Mr. Sanderson, you get the “overprolific author of the year” award. This includes a shiny new fangirl.

  237. Another book by the wonderful, talented Brandon Sanderson? ooooh! Pick me! Please? I love your work!

  238. “Don’t know nothin bout Rithmatic” because IT’S NOT OUT YET SILLY! I think that the right karmic index is unfolding for me. “Let it Be, Let it Be, Let it Be, Let it Be”…Oh let it not be killer bees, eh? eh? 🙂

  239. I have read all of Brandon Sanderson’s work and can’t wait to read this book, an early copy would definitely be amazing.

  240. I just finished The Way of Kings and have reread the Mistborn Trilogy and of course A Memory of Light. Can’t wait to read Rithmatist and would love to be one of the first. Amazing contest!

  241. This book would give me many hours of fantasy travel and adventure. I hope I win a copy.

  242. Been a longtime WoT fan, Sanderson did a great end to an era. I grew up with these books and now also a diehard Sanderson fan. I just started on the Mistborn Trilogy.

  243. Always get Sanderson books the day they come out. It would be amazing to get this one early.

  244. What a great idea. Looking forward to reading this book, and what fun to provide chalk so we can try this at home!

  245. I have become a fan of Sanderson via WOT and look forward to reading more from him

  246. I love everything Sanderson has written! I am looking forward to reading the Rithmatist! Please let me win!

  247. Can’t wait to read the next Sanderson novel, I’ve loved everything he’s done so far!

  248. This sounds like the beginning of a good series. Good fantasy has so much to offer the reader. Middle grades through adult should get an enjoyable read from RITHMATIST.

  249. I’ve read almost all of Sanderson’s books, and I’m always surprised how different each one can be, yet still have his distinct style.

  250. Wow! A bag of chalk! I could write political comments on the sidewalk and be arrested for it!

  251. I can never get too much of Brandon Sanderson!! His “Mistborn” books are ones I visit often. My fingers are crossed!

  252. Yet another great promotion from Tor. Thank you again for supporting authors, and fans. Comment!

  253. I just read about Brandon Sanderson in the Ken Jennings book ‘Maphead’!

  254. Looking forward to this and many more opportunities to share reading material with others as we expand our horizons together and individually. Thank God for teachers who helped expand our world through reading!–R. Wood

  255. Loved everything of Brandon Sanderson’s that I’ve read so far. Can’t wait for this one to come out.

  256. Ohhhh This Is So Awesome! AMOL was Incredible, But I Wad So Sad To See A SeriesThat Wad W Me For Half My Life End. SoNow I’m Turning The Wheel Again. For The 3 Rd Time. What An Exciting Prize This Would Be! Either Way, Looking Forward To The Release Of This Novel! 🙂

  257. I remember hearing Brandon talk about Rithmatist a couple of years ago at Dragoncon. Been looking forward to it ever since.

  258. Great comp! I’m desperately waiting for all the new work from Brandon Sanderson now that he’s back to working on his original creations.

  259. Count me in! Great opportunity to enjoy more of Brandon Sanderson and get a little bit extra too. Thanks!

  260. I’m ridiculously excited to read this book, and curious to see how it changed since he had Scribbler on his website.

  261. Have to be a resident of the US 🙁 What about the rest of us who love Brandon’s books!

  262. I have read every book of Sanderson’s and can not wait to read this next one. Thank you Tor for your part in his amazing books!

  263. I and my son and daughter are looking forward to this so much! Winning a copy of our own would be grand.

  264. That memory of light backpack looks awesome 😀 really interested in reading Brandon Sanderson’s new book also, he has shown he is a fantastic author and has the ability to tell an epic tale

  265. I love Wheel of Time and I am looking forward to reading more of Brandon Sanderson’s books. an exciting prize offer, thanks!

  266. My first introduction to Sanderson came with the Wheel of Time series. I have been wanting to pick up more of his work and this seems like a wonderful opportunity. Plus, when it comes to books, I’m a hoarder. No trade-ins for me when I visit the bookstore =) Having a collectable like this would be incredibly awesome! Thanks for the chance!

  267. I cannot wait to read Brandon’s new book. I am a fan of his work and what a wonderful way to show my appreciation for Brandon’s work. Kudos!

  268. This book is going to be awesome! Or about math. But either way I’d want to check it out.

  269. “The Rithmatist” appeals to me greatly. I need the chalk. I want to draw strange things outside my front door. Get all my neighbors freaked out.

    Meljprincess AT aol DOT com

  270. Too bad I couldn’t just draw myself these prizes. I guess I’ll just have to win them instead. Sorry everyone but you have no chance. Beware the Chalklings!

  271. Looking forward to another good read from Brandon. The cool backpack would be great.

  272. Brandon Sanderson was a wonderful choice to finish The Wheel Of Time Series. “The Way of Kings” was a good read. But there’s a lot of other stuff that’s good too. If I had an advancereading copy, I might be able to read it in time to write a review.

  273. I always love the smugness that comes with reading an ARC when a friend asks “what are you reading”

  274. Read Wheel of Time series and was impressed with Sanderson’s writing. Would love to continue reading his works!

  275. The only thing I like better than getting a book on it’s release date is getting a book before its release date

  276. I have never read any of these books, they sound good. I’ll check them out. Sounds like a good chance to try, by winning a book of his.

  277. Nice Prize. I’ll Read the book & give it to my Public Library as right now in my state, Libraries are suffering from a lack of funding.

  278. This looks Awesome!! I’m becoming a huge Sanderson Fan. Didn’t really know about him until he took over finishing WoT. Would love to read more of him!

  279. OK… I’m in! Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson slut panders up for more goodies and an ARC of the “next” book… gotta have it all! Gimme, gimme, gimme!

  280. So pumped!!! The book comes out shortly after my birthday. Happy birthday to meeeeeeeee!! Totally cool backpack too!

  281. Chalk… chalk?! Chalk… Okay…. Other characters from other authors carry the stuff “religiously,” so why not? 😉 AWESOME!

  282. Brandon Sanderson is my fav author and I love the Wheel of Time series – what a great combo!

  283. Been reading Sanderson since he released Elantris and Warbreaker and wheel of time since I was 9 (1993). You have no clue how pleased I am that Sanderson was able to finish my books.

  284. I can’t wait for it come out >.< will be going to the Omaha signing for sure!

  285. BS has quickly become my favorite author after finishing the WoT series and I can’t wait to read all of his new work!

  286. Neato! After finishing A.M.O.L. I really want to check out Brandon’s other works. I would LOVE a WOT back packy! I tried snagging one @ the midnight release party in Provo but didn’t get one.

  287. I live in a town where Sci-Fi and Fantasy are hard to come by. I’m sad to say that our library doesn’t even own any Sanderson. Winning one of these would help ease my Sci-Fi/Fantasy thirst.

  288. I’m really excited about this book, thanks TOR for the sweepstakes!
    Can’t wait to read this one.

  289. What a wonderful sweepstake , A good read by Mr. Sanderson, plus a goody bag, you can not ask for anymore truly !

  290. Sign me up! Sanderson did a good job with the final WOT books, I’m interested in his other stuff now too.

  291. Sanderson is a great author and I am really looking forward to his next books.

  292. Thanks for the chance to enter. I am not going to be cheap and mention something like the fact that my wife and I are both librarians and buy and recommend your books for our patrons. Because that would be unfair. Right?

  293. Haven’t read this one yet, but reallllyyy looking forward to the next book in The Stormlight Archive. The first one is my favorite book of all time 🙂

  294. I’d love to win this sweepstakes. Sanderson is certainly one of my favorites.

  295. This book sounds like just my style. I will have to check into Mr. Sanderson’s books.

  296. I don’t know which excites me most; the book, the backpack…the book, the backpack…. It’s a good thing both items are available in this contest!

  297. I love Brandon Sanderson’s work, and I’m looking forward to The Rithmatist!

  298. My 10 year old son is dying to read this book. Would be wonderful to be able to surprise him with an early copy. 🙂

  299. Tried Sanderson many years ago, and just didn’t get it. Lately I’ve tried to read some again, and find it much more entertaining than I expected. Love me some Sanderson swag :^)

  300. Caught the last leg of the AMoL book tour in Birmingham. Super amazing! I’ve been trying to get a hand on one of these backpacks for ever!

  301. I would LOVE to get a crack at this book! Also the bonus goodies are awesome 😀

  302. Brandon,
    I really enjoy the character (personality) of your main characters. Also, you are always coming up with new ways of magic, which is explained so well scientifically. You prove that the frontier borders will always be expanded.
    Rob

  303. Awesome contest, perfect for a Sanderson fan!!! Would love to win 🙂

  304. Loved the ending to Wheel of Time and read the preview of Rithmatist and thought it was awesome!
    Now a chance to win backpack, chalk bag, AND ADVANCE copy? Sweet!!

  305. Greetings one and all!

    I discovered Brandon Sanderson this last year and have ravenously read everything he has written. I’m also a heavy Audible listener and have all his books from there as well.

    I was lucky enough to meet Brandon at a signing in Sacramento,Ca for “A Memory of Light”.
    I’m looking forward to “The Rithmatist”, “Steelheart”, and “Words of Radiance”.

    Keep them coming!

  306. Hello,

    My husband is an avid Brandon Sanderson fan. As a family we have recently listened to the “Alcatraz” series and couldn’t stop laughing! Looking forward to “the Rithmatist” and hopefully sharing it with our daughter!

    Good Luck!

  307. A nice prize, and as always, its always good to see what’s coming. Choose wisely TORians

  308. I have read almost all of Brandon Sanderson´s books and I am still amazed at the differences in all of them. No two books are the same. Rithmatist is an uncharted part. It would be a worthwile journey.

  309. Would love to win this great prize. Brandon Sanderson is a very good writer. Iam glad he agreed to finish the WOT series. I am anticipating a great finish.

  310. I can’t tell if I’m more excited about possibly winning the book, or about possibly winning the backpack!

    Pretty poor odds at the moment though. 🙁

  311. love sanderson’s books, read them all, look forward to the next one and hope to win one

  312. AMOL was amazing, it brought tears to my eyes. Sanderson’s work brings me great joy.

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