94 books
—
664 voters
Alex
https://www.goodreads.com/agifford292
to-read
(1253)
currently-reading (2)
read (770)
abandoned (22)
favorites (151)
must-read (201)
seriously-must-read (111)
non-fic-must-read (60)
best-of-2021-nominees (51)
currently-reading (2)
read (770)
abandoned (22)
favorites (151)
must-read (201)
seriously-must-read (111)
non-fic-must-read (60)
best-of-2021-nominees (51)
best-of-2025-nominees
(27)
best-of-2019-nominees (26)
best-of-2020-nominees (25)
best-of-2017 (23)
cosmere-reading-order (23)
best-of-2024 (21)
cosmere-reading-order-2024 (19)
new-favs (18)
best-of-2023-fantasy (17)
best-of-2019-nominees (26)
best-of-2020-nominees (25)
best-of-2017 (23)
cosmere-reading-order (23)
best-of-2024 (21)
cosmere-reading-order-2024 (19)
new-favs (18)
best-of-2023-fantasy (17)
Alex
is currently reading
Reading for the 2nd time
read in December 2014
Alex said:
"
Can't believe it took me so long to finish this book, an amazing and fast paced read. I honestly enjoyed this book just as much and maybe even more than the original, and I cannot wait for the final novel in what has become a truly fantastic trilogy.
...more
"
progress:
(75%)
"Another great entry into what has become an even greater series, I can't wait to see what the rest of the story has to offer." — Oct 17, 2014 11:21AM
"Another great entry into what has become an even greater series, I can't wait to see what the rest of the story has to offer." — Oct 17, 2014 11:21AM
“The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. In one Age, called the Third Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose above the great mountainous island of Tremalking. The wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning.”
― The Path of Daggers
― The Path of Daggers
“Once you've got a task to do, it's better to do it than live with the fear of it.”
― The Blade Itself
― The Blade Itself
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
―
―
“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
― Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
― Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Wheel of time readalong 2022
— 113 members
— last activity Feb 20, 2023 10:33AM
Our goal is to read the entire Wheel of Time series, during the year of 2022!! Everyone is welcome, you can be a re-reader or first timer, or just wa ...more
Around the Year in 52 Books
— 10887 members
— last activity 16 minutes ago
~ 2024 Reading Challenge ~ 52 books for 52 weeks. Each week, members read the book of their choice for that week's challenge requirement. ▶︎ CURREN ...more
2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge
— 34234 members
— last activity 34 minutes ago
Are you ready to set your 2025 reading goal? This is a supportive, fun group of people looking for people just like you. Track your annual reading go ...more
The Cool Kids' Fantasy Club
— 1774 members
— last activity Nov 22, 2025 09:10AM
A group to chat about SFF books. Authors and readers welcome. I might post about my books and the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off too. I plan on maki ...more
Legends of the First Empire
— 314 members
— last activity Oct 09, 2025 07:36PM
Now that all the Kickstarter orders have been shipped...and since they have been so well received...we have done a second printing of the Legends of t ...more
Alex’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Alex’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Comics, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic novels, Horror, Manga, Mystery, Science fiction, Thriller, and epic-fantasy
Polls voted on by Alex
Lists liked by Alex



































































