A Song of Ice and Fire series

[Dustin]

Janie wrote: "Thanks Holly! I am actually looking forward to getting them. Some more books to add to the shelf! How many are there? 5 in all?"

As of now, yes, there are 5, but I think there are supposed to be 7 in all.

[Holly]

Oooo, how exciting! :-D

[Dustin]

As for when we'll actually see them, your guess is as good as mine..

[Holly]

Yeah, right!

Do you have 1-5 Dustin?

[Dustin]

The only one I don't have yet is Book V. Do you have any of them, Holly?

[Holly]

Good idea Dan. I have the first season of True Blood on DVD but I haven't watched it yet. I hope to get A Game of Thrones soon. I also like Boardwalk Empire. Man, HBO sure has some awesome shows! Lol

[Holly]

Yes, I have 1-4. I still have to get book 5.

[Dustin]

Holly wrote: "Yes, I have 1-4. I still have to get book 5."

So we're in the same boat, Yay!

I have never seen the Game of Thrones show, either..

[Holly]

Yes we are! Yay!

[Holly]

I've heard it's really good as well.

[Dustin]

Holly wrote: "Yes we are! Yay!"

:)

I guess it follows the books rather closely, too.

[Holly]

Does it? Oh, how awesome! Now I'm really looking forward to reading the books and seeing the show! :-D

[Dustin]

Awesome!

[Holly]

Yes!!!!!!!!!

[Dan]

Michelle wrote: "I love True Blood! Have you read the books?"

Yes, Michelle, I have read the first Sookie Stackhouse book, Dead Until Dark, which Season 1 was based off of. I have not read the rest of the books yet though. Have you read them?

[Alondra]

Warning on GoT series:
1) Don't get attached to characters. GRRM is notorious for killing off folks when you least expect it. "This is known."
2) Who you hate today, will have your sympathy later... no matter how much you want to hate them.
3) Don't underestimate yourself with the size of the books. Concentrate on the houses and what they stand for. There are truly only a handful of main characters. As their flunkies come in to play; you will be able to follow closely because GRRM writes so fluidly.
4) Get the family tree offline; it does help initially.
5) GRRM has maps in front and back of his books, AND he has each house broken down from the head of house to the lowly members.
6) ENJOY!!

[Alondra]

One last tip:

It is okay to toss, throw or chuck the book if you "accidently" become attached to someone or Cersei pisses you off. It is completely understandable and will make you feel like you are contributing to the "games."

HHehehhehe :D

[Victor]

Great tips Alondra. Very true:D

[Dustin]

You're awesome, Alondra!! Thank you so much for your truly invaluable insight!

And indeed, GRRM takes the adage, "Kill your darlings," to a level all his own!

[Alondra]

Victor wrote: "Great tips Alondra. Very true:D"

I knew you would understand... :D

Dustin wrote: "You're awesome, Alondra!! Thank you so much for your truly invaluable insight!

And indeed, GRRM takes the adage, "Kill your darlings," to a level all his own!"

wow; yeah he does do that... to no end! He then leaves the dregs and makes the reader rethink their position.. mmmmm

[Shell]

Dan wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I love True Blood! Have you read the books?"

Yes, Michelle, I have read the first Sookie Stackhouse book, Dead Until Dark, which Season 1 was based off of. I have not read the res..."

I've read all of them so far and I'm looking forward to the final instalment. The earlier ones were definitely my favourites. If you haven't watched the other seasons yet, I recommend reading the books first. I enjoyed the books more before I started watching the TV series.

[Holly]

Thanks for the tips Alondra!

[Dustin]

Alondra wrote: "Victor wrote: "Great tips Alondra. Very true:D"

I knew you would understand... :D

Dustin wrote: "You're awesome, Alondra!! Thank you so much for your truly invaluable insight!

And indeed, GRRM ..."

:)

[Courtney]

Alondra wrote: "Warning on GoT series:
1) Don't get attached to characters. GRRM is notorious for killing off folks when you least expect it. "This is known."
2) Who you hate today, will have your sympathy later...."

I love this!

[Janie]

LOL Alondra, I will keep all of that in mind when I pursue my career with the GOT!

[Alondra]

hhehee.. anything i can do to help. i really just love the series and want everyone else to love it, too. the books look quite daunting, but grab you so quickly with all of the mayhem... :O

[Glenda]

I've already read Book #1 in this series and am 55% done with Book 2. I'll join in with this discussion gladly. I love these books.

[Kathy]

I couldn't wait either! I'm about 35% done with book 2. Love it, love it!

[Dustin]

Wooo-hooo, I'm so happy that you're loving the series, Kathy and Glenda!!!!

[Victor]

When does this buddy read start? I have read the first two and would love to discuss the first two and than read and discuss the rest of the series with all of you:D

[Alondra]

There is a poll:
http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/81...

[Malina]

I've read the first three and loved them all, can't wait to start the next one, but I want to space them out a bit, in the meantime I look forward to season 3 of GOT on hbo!

[Victor]

Thanks Alondra. I already voted on that a couple months ago. I was still reading the first book back then:/

[Alondra]

Victor wrote: "Thanks Alondra. I already voted on that a couple months ago. I was still reading the first book back then:/"

still waiting i guess... but i am on book 5. will dip in and out once you all start. :O

[Dustin]

Victor wrote: "When does this buddy read start? I have read the first two and would love to discuss the first two and than read and discuss the rest of the series with all of you:D"

I'm not exactly sure, Victor. I think we'll be reading Joyland (which comes out in May, I believe, if you all are interested, that is,) and the buddy read of ASOIAF should follow shortly thereafter.

[Janie]

That works perfectly for me!

[Meryl]

This one's a page turner! I am done with book one! I don't think I can set my hands on the next :( Do you guys know any websites that allow you to read online for free?

[Janie]

Meryl any libraries you could visit?

[Alondra]

what about online libraries? You may have to hit Goodwill or a used book store... :/

[Janie]

I agree Alondra, most place that allow you to read online are just like sneak peeks, which means a chapter or two or they are the classics.

[Kathy]

Meryl wrote: "This one's a page turner! I am done with book one! I don't think I can set my hands on the next :( Do you guys know any websites that allow you to read online for free

I have these ebooks that I can share. Even if you don't have an ereader, you can read it on a computer. Meryl (or anyone else) just PM me your email if you would like them. :)

[Dustin]

I realize that the buddy read isn't supposed to start until after the publication of Joyland, but I recently picked up a copy of A Dance With Dragons, which got me thinking about the rest of this AMAZING series, and I'm afraid I couldn't restrain myself. I just had to get started with Thrones!!

I truly hope that I haven't upset or offended anyone.. Let me know, please.

[Holly]

Not offended at all Dustin. Hope you enjoy it!

[Alondra]

This means that everyone needs to start reading A Game of Thrones!! :)

[Dustin]

Alondra wrote: "This means that everyone needs to start reading A Game of Thrones!! :)"

Get going, Alondra.:) You know you want to..

Oh, thank goodness I haven't offended or upset anyone! I was kind of worried..

[Kathy]

Definitely good stuff!!!! :)

[Dustin]

Please feel free to join the discussion, Kathy.:)

[Kathy]

Oh, I will. :)

[Dustin]

Kathy wrote: "Oh, I will. :)"

Awesome!!

[Alondra]

Dustin wrote: "Alondra wrote: "This means that everyone needs to start reading A Game of Thrones!! :)"

Get going, Alondra.:) You know you want to..

Oh, thank goodness I haven't offended or upset anyone! I was..."

I am done with all 5 now; you all need to catch up! :D