December: A Song of Ice and Fire Series Buddy Read Challenge

[Salma]

This would be a Great way to get me motivated , i've been meaning to read this series.
Please count me in ! :)

[Stephanie]

i'm in for this challenge. Can't wait to start.

[Vicky]

We're starting to discuss the start date for Book 1 over here. Come chime in! :)

[Patty]

I'd love to join this one since I've had the series for awhile but haven't started reading it.

[Rosina]

I'll join in as well...hoping the more relaxed timing will fit my reading pace....

[Merissa]

I would love to join! I just read the 1st one a couple of months ago but needed a push to start the second!

[Scarlett]

I'm definately in! I bought the ebooks of the first 3 on sale a while ago and just haven't got round to them - this will make me stop dithering about!!

[Karly]

I'm in as well! I was going to start A Game of Thrones soon anyway so this is perfect!

[Jo]

I'm in. I've been meaning to reread these.

[Nika ♥Marie♥]

I am in but I am intimidated

[Lisa]

I'm in! Husband got the first four a while ago, but they are still just sitting there... time for me to do something about that.

[Jojobean]

I'd like to join. I tried reading the first book and failed but I think reading this with people and answering questions will make it better

[Mary]

Count me in

Mary

[Crystal]

What date are we starting game of thrones? I lost the email link where we voted... So I can't seem to find that same page!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Crystal wrote: "What date are we starting game of thrones? I lost the email link where we voted... So I can't seem to find that same page!"

Thread is here, Crystal, under author's last name. Poll is here.

[Sandra]

I'll try book 1. What is the start date? Are we taking 2 months to read each book, since it's a year long challenge and there are 5 books listed? Haven't more been written?

[Vicky]

Sandra wrote: "I'll try book 1. What is the start date? Are we taking 2 months to read each book, since it's a year long challenge and there are 5 books listed? Haven't more been written?"

We're still voting on the start date, the poll is here.

I was thinking 1 month per book, but maybe we'll see how the first one goes and if a lot of us find that 2 months would be better we can spread it out more?



Speaking of the poll, it is really close. There are 27 votes for 12/2 and 23 votes for 23/30. Since the poll closes tomorrow and it looks like it will probably come down to one of those two dates, people may want to consider switching their votes to one of those dates.

[Sandra]

I hope it's 12/30, bc I've already committed to other books for Dec, lol!

[Celeste]

I'm joining in I've had the first book for a while just never picked it up...now I have the motivation to read it

[Tonya]

I am planning on reading, please add me to the list. I originally read this years and years ago (as in my husband bought it new and I picked it up to read while nursing my now 17 year old son).

[Scarlett]

I'm in!

[Justin]

I'm in! I've started and stopped Book 1 a couple of times. This should help keep me motivated.

[Barbara]

I have read all five and they are some of the best books I have ever read! GRR Martin can't write them fast enough for me. I have truly been at a loss as to what to read next since finishing the 5th installment. Nothing is good enough now ;(
I am in a reading slump. If anyone can suggest an epic that is as intriguing and edgy as GoT please let me know!
I have also watched the HBO series to date and what a great job done by the filming crew!! It would be no easy feat to bring those novels to life on screen and to make it believable. Well done!
I will keep abreast of this discussion thread as you all read through the series.
Enjoy and remember, "Winter is Coming"

[Amanda]

Barbara wrote: "I have read all five and they are some of the best books I have ever read! GRR Martin can't write them fast enough for me. I have truly been at a loss as to what to read next since finishing the ..."

Hi Barbara! I haven't read the ASOIAF series yet so I don't know what exactly to compare it to, but here are a few epic fantasy recommendations:
The Blade Itself by by Joe Abercrombie
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

[Erin]

I'm in for this! I read the first one but have been dragging my feet for the rest

[Barbara]

Amanda wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I have read all five and they are some of the best books I have ever read! GRR Martin can't write them fast enough for me. I have truly been at a loss as to what to read next sinc..."

Thanks Amanda!
I have tried to get into The Lies of Locke Lamora but it wasn't my cup of tea. I have The Name of the Wind and will give it a try.
Enjoy the rest of the Martin's series!

[Jex]

Barbara wrote: "I have read all five and they are some of the best books I have ever read! GRR Martin can't write them fast enough for me. I have truly been at a loss as to what to read next since finishing the ..."

I haven't read them yet but I hear great things about the Sword of Truth Series by Terry Goodkind and the Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan. More series that I need to get around to reading as they are all on my shelves :-P

[Renee]

Ok, I think I can coordinate all the books I want to read and fit this in too. I read the first one before the tv series came out but never got around to the rest. Now, what to read for the next 2 days before this starts...

[Sandra]

I'm in, but don't know whether to read it (faster) or listen to it on Audible!

[Steven]

I read the first Sword of Truth and it was great! They're just really long! :p

[Justin]

The series was 50% off yesterday at Barnes and Noble for the box sets. You can also stack their current 30% off coupon on top of that. I got the first four books for about $15 total. Not sure if they're still on sale, but it's a pretty awesome deal.

[Justin]

Since other books and series have bee mentioned, I should probably clarify the deal is on the ASOIAF series.

[Jasmine]

I'm in, though I have to catch up since I forgot it started yesterday.

[Mirliz]

I really need to start reading more, and I've been wanting to read this series for a while. So I'll join you, however I have to get my hands on the book first before I can catch up.

[Patty]

Didn't see my name on the list but I'm in :) post 54

[Becca]

Oh please take on this challenge! I read all 5 books in 3 months. I am desperately awaiting book 6.

I haven't loved a series this much since Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit!

This series is so good it will barely feel like a challenge.

Warning: expect the unexpected!

Enjoy!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Please let us know if we missed anyone.


Current participants: - Alphabetical Order
1. Amanda
2. Anima
3. Carey
4. CassieV
5. Celeste
6. Christina
7. Claire
8. Crystal
9. Erin
10. Esther
11. Jasmine
12. Jex
13. Jo
14. Joanne♥
15. Justin
16. Karen
17. Karly
18. Lára
19. Leslie
20. Lisa
21. Logan
22. Mary
23. Megan
24. Merissa
25. Michelle
26. Mirliz
27. Nika (Oh My Shelves)
28. Patty
29. Rebecca
30. Renee
31. Salma
32. Sandra
33. Sandy
34. Sanz
35. Sara
36. Sarah
37. Sarah - Exploring All Genres
38. Scarlett
39. SiMo
40. Stephanie
41. Steven
42. Suzanne
43. Tea
44. ❀Tea❀
45. Teresa
46. Tonya
47. Ufuoma
48. Vicky
49. Zina

[Crystal]

I'm in... Just falling a little behind... I have a 9 month old baby who is very busy so in turn so am I ... Haha... But I'm still reading!

[Wendelin (Alex)]

I'm a little late to the party, but I'd love to chimn in..

[Rene]

I'm in. I thought I had joined this buddy read earlier but can't find my comments on here or my name listed. I'm over half way through with the first book.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

You're not in the discussion thread either, Rene. Got you now, though.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Current participants: - Alphabetical Order
1. Amanda
2. Anima
3. Carey
4. CassieV
5. Celeste
6. Christina
7. Claire
8. Crystal
9. Erin
10. Esther
11. Jasmine
12. Jex
13. Jo
14. Joanne♥
15. Justin
16. Karen
17. Karly
18. Lára
19. Leslie
20. Lisa
21. Logan
22. Mary
23. Megan
24. Merissa
25. Michelle
26. Mirliz
27. Nika (Oh My Shelves)
28. Patty
29. Rebecca
30. Renee
31. Rene
32. Salma
33. Sandra
34. Sandy
35. Sanz
36. Sara
37. Sarah
38. Sarah - Exploring All Genres
39. Scarlett
40. SiMo
41. Stephanie
42. Steven
43. Suzanne
44. Tea
45. ❀Tea❀
46. Teresa
47. Tonya
48. Ufuoma
49. Vicky
50. Wendelin (Alex)
51. Zina

[Erin]

Will we be doing a poll for the second book in the series as well? thats when I'm jumping in so I don't want to miss it

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Erin wrote: "Will we be doing a poll for the second book in the series as well? thats when I'm jumping in so I don't want to miss it"

No, we are just starting it on the 2nd of January here.

[Erin]

Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges (All the Mods) wrote: "Erin wrote: "Will we be doing a poll for the second book in the series as well? thats when I'm jumping in so I don't want to miss it"

No, we are just starting it on the 2nd of January here."

Okay thanks so much!

[Renee]

Three down, two to go. How is everyone else going?

[Amanda]

I'm a book behind. Haven't read beyond the second book yet. I can't wait to read it, it's just that I've had too much going on and too many library books due soon.

[Poongothai]

Though I'm Late, I would like to join.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Poongothai wrote: "Though I'm Late, I would like to join."

Sure, Poongothai. Welcome!

[Renee]

All done.
Kept up (mostly) with the buddy reads and read one book per month. Looking forward to the next one when it comes out. I'm glad I read them as buddy reads because it made me stop and think about what I'd read every few chapters. I think i would have missed alot if I didn't do that.