A Memory of Light, the finale of the epic 15-volume Wheel of Time series, has debuted at #1 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers list.
Ever since the publication of the eighth book in the series, The Path of Daggers, the Wheel of Time has debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It is a testament to the artistry of Robert Jordan’s world and the dedication of its fanbase that the concluding volume of Jordan’s defining work was the best-selling book in the U.S. upon its release.
A Memory of Light hit quite a few other milestones after its January 8th release:
- #1 debut on the USA Today bestseller list
- The #1 best-selling book on Amazon.com for two weeks straight, leading up to its #1 debut on Amazon.com on its January 8th release date.
- #1 debut on the Ingram bestseller list
- #1 on the National Indie (independent booksellers) bestseller list
- Listed as one of 2013’s “essential science fiction and fantasy books” on io9.
- Plus great (spoilery!) reviews from NPR, Huffington Post, The Onion AV Club, io9, and many more!
It is heartening to see Robert Jordan’s legacy standing undiminished.
Photo by Irene Gallo
The Dragon rides out on top.
How many volumes?
Well-frickin-done, Team Jordan. Just finished today. It makes me sad it’s over and Jim’s gone, but well done finishing.
Fantastic!!
This is awesome news, and well deserved news for James Oliver Rigney, Harriet, Team Jordan, Tom Dohtery, Tor, and of course also well deserved news for Brandon Sanderson.
The Dragon rides again on the winds of time.
15, dreadprtroberts. I’m guessing the article is including New Spring in the count. Even though New Spring isn’t part of the main series.
@2 15 books. They are counting the prequel New Spring in there.
This book is super awesome and totally just what we have all waited for I laughed I cried I want to see a movie come from thesrs books. It would be a smash!
Tai’shar, Team Jordan!
Like a great symphony, closing with a grace note.
May there be many more kudos to follow.