What Would Jon Snow Read? Book Recs for Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters

Posted by Hayley on April 9, 2015
"A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge," Tyrion Lannister told Jon Snow in A Game of Thrones. "That's why I read so much."

Unfortunately for Tyrion—and for all the characters in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series—the publishing industry in the fantasy land of Westeros leaves a little to be desired. (Unless, of course, you're mostly into historical nonfiction and songs about maidens and/or bears). But what if Game of Thrones characters were on Goodreads today? Which books would they add to their to-read shelves?

Below we've gathered some book recommendation for Tyrion, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and more. Now it's your turn!

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Book Recommendations for Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger)—Add your own to our Listopia!






Have reading suggestions for more Game of Thrones characters? (The Left Hand of Darkness or Flowers in the Attic for Jaime Lannister, perhaps?) Create your own Listopias and share your favorite recommendations in the comments.

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message 51: by Marren (new)

Marren This is highly amusing especially Jon's shelf. He maybe into poetry.


message 52: by Daniel (new)

Daniel Literally laughed out loud at "Are You My Mother?" under Jon Snow.


message 53: by Sara (new)

Sara Cutaia This is hilarious.


message 54: by Layne (new)

Layne This is awesome!! Please do more lists like this!


message 56: by Gloria (new)

Gloria Laughing in the office. Brilliant.


message 57: by Carly (new)

Carly Book recommendation for The Hound, Tyrion Lannister, Sansa Stark


message 58: by Katie (new)

Katie Sholty Eli wrote: "Sansa needs "To kill a mockingbird". :p
I'd suggest the Dangerous Liaisons for Cersei, Merteuil reminds me of her like way too much."


YES!!! I can't believe that isn't listed.


message 59: by Mel (last edited Apr 14, 2015 08:28AM) (new)

Mel Chili wrote: "Jon Snow would read any encyclopedia, so at least he'd know something. :)"

This comment made me choke on my tea and I agree.

Also I think Arya Stark would enjoy Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas


message 61: by Fiona (new)

Fiona Hurley I've created one for Yara Greyjoy here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...


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