Buddy Read - A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R R Martin

[Tracey]

We will start with book 1 in January and try and do them every 2nd month

Link to series: https://www.goodreads.com/series/4379...

1. A Game of Thrones
2. A Clash of Kings
3. A Storm of Swords
4. A Feast for Crows
5. A Dance with Dragons
6. The Winds of Winter (to be released)
7. A Dream of Spring (to be released)

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Thanks for setting all this up Tracey!

[Lieke]

I'll try to join, not sure if I will reread books 1 and 2

[Tracey]

No problem! Just join in when you can.

[Melissa]

I've read book 1 and have been reading book 2 on and off. I may join in if time permits.

[Tracey]

Excellent!

[Tracey]

Melissa wrote: "I've read book 1 and have been reading book 2 on and off. I may join in if time permits."

Just a question Melissa, are you struggling with no. 2? I started reading it and I was struggling with it and gave up! That was after loving book 1 so much. Now I have left it so long I have decided to reread book 1 and I'm hoping I'll enjoy book 2 if it's a buddy read. I think I was getting confused with all the characters.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I never got to book 2 after loving book 1...would be interesting to know if it is the book 2 curse lol.

[Melissa]

Book 2 has been a bit hard to read for me, Tracey. I loved book 1 as well, but book 2 seems to have slowed down. I may pick it back up soon and see what happens.

[Lieke]

So I decided to reread the first three books so I can get up to date in the series after that, brought the first two with me on holiday and I hope to at least finish the first book.

[Tracey]

The first book as a reread will be up for me next as well.

[Tracey]

I have just asked for a discussion folder to be set up and will post a link when it has been set up.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

The first book is a reread for me too, and I am excited to get into this series this year. I have the ebook all ready to go :)

[Tracey]

How do people want to do the discussion? Questions or general discussion? I will find a list of characters later and post it in the discussion folder.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I am good with either way...and if you need any help posting questions let me know. Would you like me to post a list of characters? I have a half day at work today so will have some time.

[Tracey]

Oh that would be lovely if you get a chance! I have had a big family day today and am rather tired. Thanks

[Tracey]

Here is the link to the Game of Thrones folder:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Not a problem at all :) Teamwork!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I am about 5% in and am enjoying it again.

[Tracey]

I started A Game of Thrones today as well.

I have broken the book down into groups of chapters (no chapter numbers!) - hope it is easy to follow. Feel free to add your thoughts or any questions you have as you go along. People can then chip in as they read the relevant section. I thought it might be a good way to do it for book 2 as I know I was really struggling to keep up with what was going on when I last attempted book 2. Anyway let's try it for book 1.

Here is the link:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[Tracey]

I have forgotten how much I enjoyed book 1 and am wondering if book 2 would be better if I kept the momentum going.

Would anyone object to reading book 2 in February?

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Sure...that sounds good!

[Tracey]

Anyone else joining Kris and I for book 2, A Clash of Kings In February?

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I cannot wait to continue the next book!

[Lieke]

I'm not sure yet, but I'm almost halfway book 1.
Going to try to read a lot on the plane tomorrow :)

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Have a safe flight and enjoy the book. I probably won't start the second one till middle of feb.

[Lieke]

Thanks :)

[Tracey]

Have a good trip back Lieke. I can leave it until middle of February as well. Gives me a chance to catch up on some other books!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Thanks Tracy! I have another large book I have to start soon.

[Tracey]

I am 10% into A Clash of Kings and I'm really enjoying it. I don't know why I struggled last time, maybe I just wasn't in the mood.

[Lieke]

Good to hear, I think I won't start the book until the end of the month. Haven't read a lot last week so I'm still reading Harry Potter 5 and I have two other books to read this month before I can start A Clash of Kings.

[Tracey]

No problem! I'll be some thoughts / questions up but not too onerous.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I am hoping to start next week as I want to finish Harris's next book.

[Tracey]

Excellent!

[Tracey]

I'm 25% in for A Clash of Kings and still loving it! Now past my last attempt.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Woot woot! I love that feeling :)

[Tracey]

I'm 50% in now. Still enjoying it but reading it slowly so I continue to enjoy it!

I have posted up questions for the first 2 quarters of the book if anyone would like to discuss.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[Lieke]

Very good :)
I'm around page 130, I'll look at the questions for the first part when I'm at 25%.

[Tracey]

That's great Lieke. Enjoy :-)