From June to August 2010, Tor Books published sample chapters from The Way of Kings on its official website, along with an introduction by Sanderson. In its first week of release, The Way of Kings was No. 7 on The New York Times Best Seller list. In subsequent weeks the book was No. 11,"Best Sellers: Hardcover Fiction". The New York Times, September 17, 2010. October 4, 2010. No. 20,"Best Sellers: Hardcover Fiction." The New York Times, September 24, 2010. October 4, 2010 . and No. 25."Best Sellers: Hardcover Fiction." The New York Times. October 1, 2010. October 3, 2010 .
