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What Would Jon Snow Read? Book Recs for Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters
"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!
Book Recommendations for Jon Snow—Add your own to our Listopia!
Book Recommendations for Daenerys Targaryen—Add your own to our Listopia!
Book Recommendations for Tyrion Lannister—Add your own to our Listopia!
Book Recommendations for Sansa Stark—Add your own to our Listopia!
Book Recommendations for Arya Stark—Add your own to our Listopia!
Book Recommendations for Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger)—Add your own to our Listopia!
And for fans of the television adaptation, Game of Thrones returns this Sunday on HBO! What are you looking forward to in the new season?
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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!
Book Recommendations for Jon Snow—Add your own to our Listopia!
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And for fans of the television adaptation, Game of Thrones returns this Sunday on HBO! What are you looking forward to in the new season?
Check out more recent blogs:
authors@goodreads: Roxane Gay Answers Readers' Burning Questions
The Best Young Adult Books of July
7 Great Books Hitting Shelves Today
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lol Jon Snow would have existed before aANY of these were published [medieval ages and all. Fictional, but still.]
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This is the ultimate post! I'm adding my recommendations for all of them.
I'm not going to pick out clever titles that have some connection to the characters; I am going to pick out books that I think the particular character would enjoy, based on what I know about them.Arya Stark would enjoy stories of ass-kicking women. For her:
GRRM has stated that Sansa enjoys romances; (and since he created this character I think HE would know her better than anyone else) I think she would identify with the MC's in these books:
and because she loves clothes:
Sandor "the Hound" Clegane is a complicated and misunderstood character, but from what I know about him I think he would like these books:
(the Cain/Abel brother theme in this book would be fascinating to him)
(as an expert horseman I think he would really enjoy this one)
(a coffee table book full of lovely ladies with red hair)
(because he and John Lydon are so much alike.....the Hound would have made an awesome member of the Sex Pistols)
I think Tyrion would be reading something by Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams. His wit/humour would fit right in with their material. Throw in some George Carlin for good measure.
Jeffrey wrote: "lol Jon Snow would have existed before aANY of these were published [medieval ages and all. Fictional, but still.]"Well he's not on Earth so I don't think he was in the Middle Ages either.
' Hound would have made an awesome member of the Sex Pistols'Haha; good call Holly.
Those are spot on, especially Dany's "Men Explain Things To Me"! I was prepared to riot about Sansa's selection, but turns out whoever did this list has read the books and knows Sansa is so much more than what people paint her as. The Maya Angelou novel fits her so well, and not because of the funny title nod. If she lived nowadays, she would totally be the kind of young woman who's just learned that "feminism" isn't a bad word and is now truly invested in learning and growing, kuddos to whoever suggested this one for her instead of sticking to romance novels! Tyrion would read more adventure books, though. After all, it's what made him survive his childhood at the Rock, and I agree with Andreas' suggestion of Pratchett :)
I want to know who's favorite character could possibly be Littlefinger...
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle “Great heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their greatness goes unnoticed. It is all part of the fairy tale.”
Hehehehehehehehe This has become one of my favorite Goodreads blogs ever !
Jeffrey wrote: "lol Jon Snow would have existed before aANY of these were published [medieval ages and all. Fictional, but still.]"wow way to take the fun out of everything
Holly wrote: "I'm not going to pick out clever titles that have some connection to the characters; I am going to pick out books that I think the particular character would enjoy, based on what I know about them...."Who WOULDN'T connect with Scarlett O'Hara?! Okay, probably some people, but GWTW is truly perfect for Sansa (and my fav).
Andreas wrote: "I think Tyrion would be reading something by Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams. His wit/humour would fit right in with their material. Throw in some George Carlin for good measure."I think Tyrion might like the Miles Vorkosigan books by Lois McMaster Bujold
History scrolls, how to manuals and books on dysfunctional families and how to survive them.
I see Jon as a Lord of the Rings kind of guy....... especially Lord of the Rings The Return of the King.....
Anna Lynn wrote: "I see Jon as a Lord of the Rings kind of guy....... especially Lord of the Rings The Return of the King....."he's even got his own sam
Evan wrote: "Anna Lynn wrote: "I see Jon as a Lord of the Rings kind of guy....... especially Lord of the Rings The Return of the King....."he's even got his own sam"
Hahaha..... I know right? too great! I can't wait for Sunday! ;)
Evan wrote: "Jeffrey wrote: "lol Jon Snow would have existed before aANY of these were published [medieval ages and all. Fictional, but still.]"wow way to take the fun out of everything"
Lol
LOL. This is perfection. Jon Snow's was my by far my favorite
Anna Lynn wrote: "Evan wrote: "Anna Lynn wrote: "I see Jon as a Lord of the Rings kind of guy....... especially Lord of the Rings The Return of the King....."he's even got his own sam"
Hahaha..... I know right? t..."
Wonder what his fav rock bank would be.... Gotta choose Seether. They're my fav!
He would read a book from the "for dummies" series because he knows nothing..
Don't forget these!Book Recommendations for Jaime Lannister
Book Recommendations for Brienne of Tarth
Book Recommendations for Bran Stark
Book Recommendations for Tywin Lannister
For Jon Snow I'd definitely add:Return of a King: The battle for Afghanistan by william dalrymple
Iron in the soul by sartre
Men without women by Hemingway
Wind, sand and stars by Jean Paul Sartre
Whats eating Gilbert Grape
The Mahabharata
For Arya Stark (My favourite character):
Iron in the soul by sartre
The road less travelled by M. Scott Peck
Man's search for meaning by Victor Frankl
For Sansa:
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson
For Jaime Lannister:
Whats eating Gilbert Grape
I laughed out loud when I read "All My Friends Are Dead" for Jon Snow. Loved it
Samantha wrote: "I want to know who's favorite character could possibly be Littlefinger..."Oh lord, mine. Absolutely mine. Littlefinger will rule Westeros one day. One day 3
Well he's probably already read "Cunnilingus for Dummies"...
Toni wrote: "Jeffrey wrote: "lol Jon Snow would have existed before aANY of these were published [medieval ages and all. Fictional, but still.]"Well he's not on Earth so I don't think he was in the Middle Age..."
he's not even on a planet as we understand it. GRRM wrote the saga in a universe consisting of a 'flat earth' like the folks here on Earth in the Middle Ages believed it to be.
Holly wrote: "I'm not going to pick out clever titles that have some connection to the characters; I am going to pick out books that I think the particular character would enjoy, based on what I know about them...."superb job on The Hound's recs!! spot on!! 100% with you on the Sex Pistols connection for Sandor!!
I chuckled over Jon Snow's list. Then I saw "Men Explain Things To Me" and I laughed loud enough that I'm pretty sure everyone in the apartments around mine must have heard me.
"Are You My Mother?"......LMAO!!!!!! That is awesome.
Joe wrote: "Toni wrote: "Jeffrey wrote: "lol Jon Snow would have existed before aANY of these were published [medieval ages and all. Fictional, but still.]"Well he's not on Earth so I don't think he was in t..."
So Westeros is a darker Discworld? O.o
Someone should make lists like this for other fictional characters!
Wa ha ha!! This is great!!! Going to forward it to my husband immediately. He doesn't read book blogs, but this one he would enjoy!
Jenna wrote: "Where is Cersei's list?"Waiting for her list too, she is my favourite character...
Long Live Queen Cersei!!!
Good job on all accounts. That was my morning laugh.
I laughed so hard at the 'Know-It-All' for John Snow
Anne wrote: "Good job on all accounts. That was my morning laugh."HAhah, same
