Reading The Stormlight Archive in One Week (Preparing for Wind and Truth)

[@soulpunx2k12]

Oathbringer is my absolute favorite book in the series because of Dalinar. His story is incredible and "you cannot have my pain" lives in my heart. I cried so hard reading that part. I met Sanderson at a con last year and had him sign my first edition copy of Oathbringer. It's my prized possession.

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s so awesome!!! I would love to meet Sanderson one day!

[@carrieonaccessibility]

I loved it as I do the whole series, but my favorite is Word of Radiance.... Shallan's story is the best for me. Who is her real self. That's what I'm still wondering about myself sometimes, so I relate to it so much. I was crying, too, during that "you can't have my pain"... bawling into my pillow at 3AM in the morning. xD

[@BibBubDude]

Lol

[@omalleysmith9100]

I’m about 60 pages into Rhythm of War and it’s been years since I finished Oathbringer, so I kind of forgot some details about plot, characters, etc… That said? Part of the genius of Brandon Sanderson is that it doesn’t really matter - he drops you right back into the story with little flashbacks and reminders of what happened previously, so it’s not hard to get back into this world. Loving your content, keep up the great work! Can’t wait for Wind and Truth too! 🎉

[@scarybarry1323]

I got rhythm of war back in 2020, but I was a senior in high school and was kinda busy with that so I never got around to reading it. I just went out and bought my copy of wind and truth (a day before its release because target is goofy) and I’m only on WoR with my reread. It’s gonna be a long winter break (but totally worth it)

[@Wiizardii]

Honestly, the most interesting parts were the day activities in-between the reading IMO. Awesome to see how you were able to enjoy life and do other fun things between reading 2000+ pages in two weeks!

[@nickbreaux2635]

Really digging the vintage vibe

[@brandonchristensen2565]

Your videos are such a vibe. I went out and bought these books a few weeks ago because of your videos. Can’t wait for the new one tomorrow! Keep it up dude! I look forward to your uploads!

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s so awesome! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos and I hope you enjoy the series and the new book!

[@MrHooshms]

Wind and Truth is gonna be crazy! Great vid

[@PeterOlszewski]

It will! I’m so excited!

[@Theplouck]

Ahhhhh can't wait for more Cosmere reading vlogs !

[@PeterOlszewski]

Once I finish the Stormlight archive, I am going to try and read all of the different cosmere books! I’m very excited to find out all the hid lore that I have missed with my first read of the series!

[@leonbronshvag4815]

Ah yes another video from my glorious king

[@Wordhopper1990]

Your book shop visits are such a vibe! I’m the same haha! Oathbringer is such a good book and Dalinar’s arc is amazing. I’m sure you’ll love Dawnshard and Rhythm of War! And Wind and Truth is mere hours away!

[@PeterOlszewski]

Detroit has some of my favorite used book stores and its always so fun to be back and visit them! Also I can’t believe Wind and Truth is coming out so soon! Time feels like it has flown by!

[@Wordhopper1990]

@ How far along are you in Rhythm of War?

[@Dasha-pv1xk]

finding the same book size by going from one bookstore to the other so your series can match is so relateable!! but you might be the only person on booktube who prefers the mass market paperbacks ahahah

[@PeterOlszewski]

I just like how portable the mass paperback versions of the Stormlight archive is. I have been reading the hardcover of Wind and Truth and I feel like I can’t take it anywhere.

[@Rysco_29]

I just finished my reread yesterday super excited. COYS!

[@elenaseume9913]

Ahhh I was so excited that you posted and immediately started watching but damn if I didn‘t get spoiled right away 😂 I‘m still on Words of Radiance so my bad haha but this is extra motivation to pick up the pace, not only to join the Wind and Truth hype but to watch this video. Absolutely love your content!

[@PeterOlszewski]

I am so sorry about the spoiler. Glad you are enjoying the content though! 😅

[@TheStrangeAdventures]

Enjoyed the vlog!

[@PeterOlszewski]

It makes me so happy that you are enjoying my videos! Thank you!

[@pierce8878]

Man you reignite my passion for reading every video! All the best, and keep up the great content! 🔥

[@PeterOlszewski]

I’m so happy to hear that!!! That’s awesome!

[@pranavraja9045]

My new fav book tuber

[@hoodiehuncho]

Love the videos! My day gets more exciting when I see a new video of yours pop up.

[@PeterOlszewski]

Your comment is so sweet! Thank you! It makes me so happy that you are enjoying them as much as I love making them!

[@OaksSeen]

I love your videos they are a blast

[@PeterOlszewski]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you are enjoying them!

[@stellafolwarska4216]

I love the background music you use in your videos !

[@djonesy130]

love the stormlight videos so much

[@ed-schramm]

oh, I like what we have here. This channel is now a hidden gem I've gladly stumbled upon, can't wait to follow along.

[@PeterOlszewski]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching!

[@Mnfst011-e2o]

Seriously, why is no one discussing 'Hidden Signs of the Universe by Olivia Cooper'? This forbidden book is a goldmine of knowledge that can sincerely change your life

[@Jpingman]

Love these vids and ur reading logs! Cant wait for wind and truth!

[@PeterOlszewski]

I can’t wait either!

[@劉禎-s7k]

Well done, Brightlord!!🎉🎉

[@SergsHistory1783]

Love the Tottenham Jersey

[@PeterOlszewski]

Thanks!

[@wills2652]

starting Mistborn and I love it!!! So excited to start getting into the Cosmere! I work at a bookstore on the weekends and have seen so many people coming to get the new book in the Stormlight archive that it made me start asap even though I'm reading a different fantasy book! They are very different from each other so I wont get confused.

[@PeterOlszewski]

I really want to read mistborn! I have heard it is great!

[@emmiesreads]

great vibes here!!!

[@victoriavavrova]

My days get 10x better every time you post, I absolutely love your videos!! I just started Mistborn 2 days ago and so far it is insanely good 🙌🏻

[@PeterOlszewski]

Thank you so much for the sweet comment! It makes me so happy to see you are enjoying my videos as much as I enjoy making them! It’s awesome you are enjoying Mistborn and makes me even more excited to start it once I finish the Stormlight archive!

[@jtj1899]

This video came sooner than I anticipated. Thanksgiving gift for us I guess🎉🎉🎉

[@karling1191]

I started the series but got so overwhelmed. The same thing happened with Wheel of Time, I got into the 5th book and then I stopped. I guess I just really need to get the right amount of timing and mood to read them all

[@PeterOlszewski]

Makes sense. I still want read wheel of time just haven’t gotten around to it.

[@anacarolinadesouza4724]

I wish my mind was peaceful like yours

[@emswan827]

This video is so well done! I read my first Brandon Sanderson a couple months ago and was intrigued... 🤔 I also make reading content and just this year started dipping my toes into fantasy which usually isn't my first choice.

[@skibidisigma37]

I originally made this my goal in like august to read the entire Archive, which was about 50 pages a day so super do-able. of course I got distracted and read some other books and just stopped reading in general for a while. And now the book is out and I just got to Part 2 in the way of kings in a day. the most I've read in a single night was about 500 pages, but I'm gonna have to bump those numbers up to finish the series by Christmas. uhhhhggg

[@PeterOlszewski]

Wow that crazy you read 500 pages in a night!! Good luck!

[@joannelucille]

You're so lucky to have such awesome used book stores!

[@PeterOlszewski]

I know! Detroit has some great used book stores! I always enjoy going back and visiting them.

[@geryrrs]

Another great video!! I saw you carrying out The Shadow Rising, The Wheel of Time is one of the best fantasy series of all time.

[@PeterOlszewski]

I did! I really enjoy the older covers compared to the new copies they sell at new bookstores.

[@geryrrs]

@ The old cover all the way; it gives you that classic fantasy feel.

[@trilhandohistorias]

i’m so happy watching your vlogs reading the stormlight archive and aaaaa wind and truth will arrive tomorrow, im very curious to see the end of this part of the story 🎉

[@PeterOlszewski]

I know right! I’m so curious to see what he’s going to do!

[@carstaixs]

the vibes are so good in ur vlogs

[@carstaixs]

omg ps: thanks for adjusting the volume when u are speaking!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@Larissaltz13]

4 pocket paperbacks 1200 pages each my eyes ARE BURNING just by the tought of it

[@callum7081]

This is nostalgic watching you read through a series I did the same for 2 years ago. Also my advice would be take a break if you feel burned out these books are long and it will be a better experience if you feel you need a break. Even if you don’t start wind and truth as early as some others it’s better having time to digest the books.

[@PeterOlszewski]

Thank you so much for the advice. I really appreciate it. I’m currently finishing up rhythm of war right now but I plan on taking my time with wind and truth and not burn through it. It’s not everyday a Stormlight book releases so I want to save the moment a bit.

[@marynelson2875]

The poppy war cameo! Amazing trilogy would recommend. I’m also only 2 books into the Stormlight archive and I’m not even going to try to catch up, will probably not be reading Wind and Truth until this time next year.

[@PeterOlszewski]

I enjoyed the poppy war but I think I was kinda of burnt out with the academia fantasy book because I had just read Fourth wing before it. So sadly, I never gave the dragon republic a try. I really enjoyed R.F Kuang’s other works like Yellowface so I definitely will pick it up at some point! If they make another cover for the second book I would definitely get it! The new one looks so cool!

[@distanteli]

Finding a copy of the mass paperback version of Rhythm of War took me forever to find as well! Until one day without even meaning to look I found it in a random bookstore next to the brunch place me and friends went to one morning (tho at that point I had just caved and bought a hardcover version lol) also I’m so impressed you don’t crack the spine on those copies, my oathbringer copy is so busted!

[@PeterOlszewski]

Oh no! I just caved and bought wind and truth in hardcover.

[@OrenjiArms]

Oathbringer's ending gives me chills just thinking about it

[@PeterOlszewski]

It was so good!

[@karanspc]

hello peter! i loved this video as always. i’m glad to know you enjoyed this book, i really seem to get a lot of game of thrones vibe from it. my reading has been sluggish this month but i’m sure i will make the most of it. also, ollie was adorable and i loved your outfits, i hope you enjoyed your break. sending lots of love as always, cheers :)

[@PeterOlszewski]

Thank you for coming back and watching the video! Glad you have been enjoying the Storm light archive! It definitely has a bit of a Game of Thrones vibe with a bit more fantasy elements.

[@karanspc]

@@PeterOlszewski yes, i felt as much from seeing your review. i’m yet to start the storm light archive, i’m still on before the coffee gets cold. i’m reading whatever peaks my interest and sanderson is definitely on my list

[@g59s]

good vid, good vibes

[@PeterOlszewski]

Thanks!

[@ApoMelon]

Fun video! But don’t forget you still have to read Edgedancer (stormlight 2.5, which can also be found in arcanum unbounded) and Dawnshard (stormlight 3.5)

[@rach3254]

ah this reminds me to continue this incredible series. just like you, i only have read twok and wor and i dont even remember a single thing that happened bcs its been a long while since i read them. so im planning just to read the summary of each book and continue on with oathbringer. i miss the characters more than anything.

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s awesome! You definitely should!

[@suregamming]

Loved the video lad! we don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in the UK, but I hope you and yours enjoyed the holidays!

[@PeterOlszewski]

Thank you so much!

[@Intro_Liz]

As someone who’s never read a Brandon Sanderson book what would you or anyone else in the comments recommend I start with??

[@PeterOlszewski]

I definitely recommend you start with either The way of kings or Mistborn! Both a great series. The Way of Kings is book one of the Stormlight archive and it is a bit long so if you want something a bit shorter start with Mistborn.

[@themanmrbijok7364]

Ive yet to read Rhythm of War and I read Oathbringer way back in 2017.

[@PeterOlszewski]

You should definitely try the series again! It’s great! I do have mixed emotions on rhythm of war so far but I do think it’s because I have been reading them all back to back.

[@darjar9508]

the witcher books are really amazing, youre gonna enjoy them for sure and OMG the witcher games are the best games ever, if youre ever gonna play the previous parts dont get discouraged with the old graphics, it'll take some time to get used to but it is worth it, trust me

[@PeterOlszewski]

Once I finish the Stormlight archive I plan on playing the Witcher and reading the books! I have heard they are great!

[@darjar9508]

@@PeterOlszewski yes theyre one of the best books ive ever read and ive also completed the game 3 times its so good:D

[@PeterOlszewski]

@@darjar9508You have convinced me! Once I finish Stormlight I will start them. :)

[@darjar9508]

@@PeterOlszewski great! have fun reading them. i'll be waiting for a witcher vlog:D

[@mahonkong7009]

holy top bins at 1:07

[@burge2695]

I'm about 400 pages into rhythm of war..my sister is a bit further but we're excited to go to b&n to pick up a copy of wind and truth...also picking up a copy for my 14 year old nephew..he's read the series more then me...multiple rereads he's done..

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s awesome! That is wild that your nephew has done rereads as well! I’m super close with being done with rhythm of war so hopefully I will be done with it tomorrow before I get wind and truth!

[@DBProductions12345-m]

Would Amazon not have a small/paperback version of RoW that you could get via prime?

[@PeterOlszewski]

Yeah they did, I just wanted to support a local business. Also hunting for it is more fun anyways! 😅

[@Jrdn357]

Why on earth would you turn down a hardback and go to several different stores trying to get a paperback? This series is one of the few where reading paperback is just a lesser experience. You need the hardcover version to truly experience all the art and wonderful details inside these books.

[@IReadAndIKnowThings]

Ok

[@sabsupsub]

ok

[@evrenvacker8369]

Yo the mass market paperbacks are already NOT cheap books especially for people who don’t live in the us or Canada, each of these hardbacks are very expensive books and quite hard to get I’m sorry 😭😭

[@TimePass-so9xm]

I just started the series and am reading the second book of the way of kings.(I have a gollancz edition so every book is in two parts). I don't know why but I don't enjoy shallan pov that much but gotta read it 😂.

[@PeterOlszewski]

I think shallan’s perspective gets so much better in the second book. I definitely liked Kaladin the best in the first books.

[@TimePass-so9xm]

@PeterOlszewski yes Kaladin and Blackthorn had the best pov.

[@Old3nough]

Dude how?! It took me forever to finished Book 2! Starting book 3 today 😂😂

[@grayfox3446]

The majoras mask editing is excellent. I’m on book 3 and taking a break I think I’m burned out rn

[@PeterOlszewski]

Majora’s mask is one of my favorite game of all time, so I thought it would be funny to include. 😅

[@BlakeGuidry]

COYS!

[@michaelhelms2378]

I couldn’t get more than 50 pages I got he first one. Twice. I just don’t think it’s engaging enough for me to pick it back up

[@guilhermenunes1895]

That contdown reminded me of the contdown in Words of Radience for the Everstorm ahah

[@reynaldogonzalez5919]

If you loved that series you need to read Christopher ruocchio’s sun eater series

[@PeterOlszewski]

I have never heard of it. What’s it about?

[@Lucas-sz9rk]

What did you think of Kings? Honestly, not my fav book-shopping experiences :/

[@PeterOlszewski]

I thought it was fun to look around because they just have so much stuff! Very disorganized though and didn’t have to many popular series and books.

[@coreyeatsdetroit9733]

Did you check John J King used books on Lafayette in Detroit for your book?

[@PeterOlszewski]

I did! Great store! I did forget to go to their other location in Ferndale.

[@threw4870]

You have to sort of skim reading right? What’s your method, i can tell certain details bleed into amalgamations of exact details. Just curious how you consume your books.

[@thomasjohntenedero3112]

Hey man! What camera do you use to take videos? Thanks!

[@carrieonaccessibility]

So, I thought you were going to read the WHOLE series Books 1-4 in one week... Guess you aren't as insane as I thought... Even if you didn't, I totally loved the vibe and the hair, too! 😅

[@PeterOlszewski]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Maybe on a reread I will try and read the whole series in a week 😅

[@carrieonaccessibility]

@@PeterOlszewski if that would just be insane

[@SLMDNKAHO]

That heretics of dune copy actually took me a good while to find on the internet

[@PeterOlszewski]

Yeah it looked really cool. I kinda regret not getting it.

[@AZIZ._.77]

Iove your vibe

[@PeterOlszewski]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@festlenestle2959]

weird question but how do you make your hair? i got a middle part too and very straight hair but it never looks the way i want to look. and great editing btw you gained a sub! the "you cannot have my pain" scene broke me

[@PeterOlszewski]

Im sorry but I might not be that helpful, I really don’t do too much for my hair other than slick it back and add a couple products. I think the key is to just keep trying to part it and eventually you will train your hair. Hope that helps! Also so glad you enjoyed the video! That scene at the end of the book was so impactful and I’m still thinking about it!

[@CranesComics]

I am really curious how you are going to read wind of truth as you like mass market paper backs and wind and truth will be in hard back when it first comes out or you can go digital.

[@PeterOlszewski]

I guess I’m just going to have to wait for the mass paperback in 6 months…..No in all seriousness I just got the hardcover. I’m a little sad that it won’t fit in with my other books but that’s alright.

[@autumnhess6729]

ok even if you only finished book 3 in a week I'm impressed. It takes me a good couple months to finish one of Sanderson's books :')

[@PeterOlszewski]

Usually it takes me a little longer to get through it too! But I needed to get through it all so I could be ready for the release! I will be spending a lot more time with Wind and Truth because I don’t want to just blow through it. :)

[@katiematthews4136]

Even if you didn’t say you were going to Michigan I would have looked at that B-roll and went “ah Detroit”

[@katiematthews4136]

Also 350 pages into Wind and Truth

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s awesome! What do you think so far?

[@katiematthews4136]

@@PeterOlszewski I read the first 50 pages in dazed, just pure happiness to be back with these characters especially where they are during those first 50 pages. But now being the 350 pages in, I’m very curious on why Sanderson chose to split up the parts like he did. There’s nothing wrong with it so far but I’m now starting to find very minor issues with pacing since the novelty has worn off

[@PeterOlszewski]

@ That makes sense. I’m reading wind and truth as well and I did notice the different break up of parts and am curious how it will play out.

[@AwattAsuquo]

Reading or Listening? Cos man youre in for a terrific ride😮

[@reelybaxton3612]

Okay so this is a true story. I live in American Fork Utah and was watching this video while i was driving to work this morning. I look to my right and Brandon Sanderson was driving in my lane next to me. (he lives in my same town) believe it or not i just thought it was a very funny coincidence

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s wild!!!

[@thijme8727]

Plssss read The Priory Of The Orange Tree, its so good!!

[@PeterOlszewski]

I have seen that at a couple of book stores. What’s it about?

[@thijme8727]

@ It’s about the balans of the world, magic, dragons, queens, secret society, love, pandemic, to much to put here. But I really liked the world, it has influces of the UK, Japan, middle easy etc. I got the book as a gift and was so suprised about it. 8/10

[@marcelbeaudoin3886]

I love the animal crossing music lol

[@reeti133]

The title is such a smart clickbait

[@Cryztalyzed]

are there spoilers in this video?

[@callum7081]

For the book he’s reading

[@i_shubhamrai]

Got the new book?

[@PeterOlszewski]

I did! It’s great so far!

[@i_shubhamrai]

@ Thats great! I was wondering about it. Can't wait for the next video

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

I'm scared of Brandon Sanderson. I read The Way of Kings part 1 and understood maybe 20% of it.👀

[@abysmal7000]

currently trying to read 300 pages a day so i can finish oathbringer and rhythm of war so i can start wind and truth before the end of the year 💀

[@PeterOlszewski]

Good luck!

[@matthewd109]

I’ll be back in 53 hours…

[@toaster_mage]

why has nobody mentioned the little "reading while driving" joke yet?? (or at least I'm hoping it's a joke 😰)

[@noahdyer2991]

Stormlight archive or GoT?

[@PeterOlszewski]

That’s such a tough question….. They both are so good for different reasons! At the moment I would say Game of Thrones but that could be just because I have been reading so much Stormlight archive and I kinda put GOT on a pedestal. Maybe after a reread I may like Stormlight archive better. Both are excellent series though!

[@evesoares1279]

You’re handsome! With all respect

[@Larissaltz13]

This is triggering cause it reminds me of how I always study for finals: 5000 pages in 3 days

[@SaeeTheCuber]

Dude you really look a lot like the singer Alex sampson

[@pranavraja9045]

How does it feel to have to wait 6 months for the mass market paperback for wind and truth 💀

[@PeterOlszewski]

I couldn’t wait so I just bought the hardcover :/

[@pranavraja9045]

@ it annoys me how the mass market copy always comes out 6/12 months after. At least u can sell the hardcover and buy the mass market copy when it inevitably comes out.

[@Caliban_80]

Good video BUT I could have done without the casual spoilers sprinkled throughout

[@gossamerabba]

Anytime I see someone reading the mass maket paperbacks of this series, I have to say that I cringe.

[@callum7081]

The release day wind and truth is bulky 😭😭😭 a mass market would be easier on my hands

[@gossamerabba]

@callum7081 The paperbacks I have are 9" tall, which work well for me

[@pranavraja9045]

I mean all my copies of Mistborn are mass market paperbacks

[@johntrunkey4715]

bs no one can read all of these books in one week.