A Game of Thrones is the first novel in A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by the American author George R. It was first published on August 1, 1996. The novel won the 1997 Locus Award and was nominated for both the 1997 Nebula Award and the 1997 World Fantasy Award. A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One - Ebook written by George R. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. A Game of Thrones read online, free from your Pc or Mobile. A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1) is a Fantasy novel by George R.R.
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Here is the first volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Clash of Kings and A Storm of Swords. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever..more
Published August 2005 by Bantam (first published August 6th 1996)
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Sep 27, 2007Shannon (Giraffe Days) rated it did not like it
I really feel the necessity of a bit of personal backstory here, before I start the review. Back in 1996 when this book first came out, and I was about 14 or 16 years old, I saw the hardcover on a sale table for about $5 and couldn't resist a bargain (still can't, though I'm more cautious these days). So I started reading this book with the vague idea that it was a flop, and that may not have helped, but I got through 100 pages of it before feeling so crapped off with it that I shoved it in my c..more
May 26, 2007J.G. Keely rated it did not like it · review of another edition
There are plenty of fantasy authors who claim to be doing something different with the genre. Ironically, they often write the most predictable books of all, as evidenced by Goodkind and Paolini. Though I'm not sure why they protest so much--predictability is hardly a death sentence in genre fantasy.
The archetypal story of a hero, a villain, a profound love, and a world to be saved never seems to get old--it's a great story when it's told well. At the best, it's exciting, exotic, and builds to a..more
Feb 04, 2009Kogiopsis rated it did not like itThe archetypal story of a hero, a villain, a profound love, and a world to be saved never seems to get old--it's a great story when it's told well. At the best, it's exciting, exotic, and builds to a..more
Shelves: not-for-the-sensitive, what-the-fuck-was-this-shit, inconsistent-characterization, blech-ugh-blech, reviewed, pacing-pacing-pacing, needed-more-editor, incoherent-anger, needless-fucking-drama
Ten years and five hundred comments later and men still think I care if they disagree with me.
WARNING: If you enjoyed this book, even a little bit, you may not want to read this review. It will probably make you angry. Heaven knows that the book made me furious, and I intend to turn every bit of that wrath back on it.
Instead, I suggest you read karen's review, Brigid's review, Joyzi's review, or any other of the gushing four and five-star reviews here. If video reviews are more your style, I sug..more
WARNING: If you enjoyed this book, even a little bit, you may not want to read this review. It will probably make you angry. Heaven knows that the book made me furious, and I intend to turn every bit of that wrath back on it.
Instead, I suggest you read karen's review, Brigid's review, Joyzi's review, or any other of the gushing four and five-star reviews here. If video reviews are more your style, I sug..more
Jul 29, 2011karen rated it it was amazing
yup.
nerds, now i am among you.
this is going to be a review where i just prattle on and on about meee meee meee, because let's face it - there are a million reviews of this puppy out there so i don't have to worry about doing a disservice to the book. you'll either read the book or you won't. but you should: it's got direwolves.
i wasn't going to read this. after years of watching hordes of desperate sad-eyed nerds coming up to me, asking 'any news on the george r.r. martin release??' (like the bn..more
nerds, now i am among you.
this is going to be a review where i just prattle on and on about meee meee meee, because let's face it - there are a million reviews of this puppy out there so i don't have to worry about doing a disservice to the book. you'll either read the book or you won't. but you should: it's got direwolves.
i wasn't going to read this. after years of watching hordes of desperate sad-eyed nerds coming up to me, asking 'any news on the george r.r. martin release??' (like the bn..more
I rated this in 2010. In 2017 it's time I actually use my words.
Here's my long overdue review of A Game of Thrones. I was looking at the current reviews. Here you have a book with a ridiculously high average rating, vast sales, and … the most liked reviews are three 1*s and an unrated comedy piece.
Do we love to hate *that* much? Apparently we do. Not only is knocking down easier than building, it’s also more fun to watch.
Well, sadly all I have to offer here is a less exciting set of praise fo..more
Here's my long overdue review of A Game of Thrones. I was looking at the current reviews. Here you have a book with a ridiculously high average rating, vast sales, and … the most liked reviews are three 1*s and an unrated comedy piece.
Do we love to hate *that* much? Apparently we do. Not only is knocking down easier than building, it’s also more fun to watch.
Well, sadly all I have to offer here is a less exciting set of praise fo..more
May 20, 2019Emily May rated it really liked it · review of another edition
'When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.'
3 1/2 stars. So in one weekend I finally finished the book I picked up and put down about ten years ago, and watched the final episode of the TV series I have loved for eight years. How odd that the book ended up better than I expected, and the TV show, um.. didn't. Warning: I will be talking about the depiction of rape in this review.
I think I was more ready to commit this time around. I'd already watched the..more
Sep 01, 2013MJ Nicholls marked it as getting-even
Reader Logic:
I HATE this book.
I HATE it so much I had to get a new hardback copy to read so I could underline all the parts I HATE about it so much and post them on Goodreads.
I HATE it with such a passion I also bought copies for all my friends and family, also in new hardback editions, so they could HATE it along with me.
When the TV series came on I was so fuming with rage I watched the entire season twice and bought six copies of the DVD, because I could not believe how much I could HATE somet..more
Oct 30, 2018Miranda Reads rated it it was amazingI HATE this book.
I HATE it so much I had to get a new hardback copy to read so I could underline all the parts I HATE about it so much and post them on Goodreads.
I HATE it with such a passion I also bought copies for all my friends and family, also in new hardback editions, so they could HATE it along with me.
When the TV series came on I was so fuming with rage I watched the entire season twice and bought six copies of the DVD, because I could not believe how much I could HATE somet..more
Shelves: che-103-suggested-reads-fall-2018, audiobook
Okay - I am SO incredibly late to this party but hey, I made it! And the hype was real!
Winter is coming.Lord Eddard 'Ned' Stark lives with his family in a world where the seasons are thrown completely off - summers last decades, and winters are equally long.
His five children, plus his bastard son (Jon Snow) are on the way back to their home, Winterfell, when they stumble upon and subsequently adopt six direwolf pups (the symbol of the Starks), with the albino runt going to John.
When the sn..more
Sep 08, 2012Emily May marked it as dnf · review of another edition
I tried reading this a long time ago and gave up very quickly. I know many love it but I think from the start I knew it wasn't for me. Looooong fantasy series never have been, for some reason. HOWEVER, I have to confess that the TV series is such a guilty pleasure of mine. And, even though I will never return to this series, can we all just take a minute to admit that how I spent my weekend is kinda cool..
And a sneaky bonus for Torchwood fans!
Just so you know, all the cool people totally close..more
Nov 17, 2011Shannon rated it it was amazing · review of another editionAnd a sneaky bonus for Torchwood fans!
Just so you know, all the cool people totally close..more
Shelves: reading-it-again, owned, fantasy-scifi, books-reviewed, the-sweeping-epic, my-very-best-reads
First off, I'm a heavy duty fan of GRRM. I've read over a 100 different fantasy authors in my time. Took about 5 years off from the genre b/c I felt it was all getting too formulaic and cliched. So, when I came back to fantasy I read the usual: Goodkind, Jordan, etc. and then someone told me about GRRM and man, that was the kicker!
Here are the reasons to choose GRRM. I've also listed the reasons not to choose him to make it fair b/c I know their are certain personalities who won't like this se..more
Apr 07, 2015Nick rated it it was amazingHere are the reasons to choose GRRM. I've also listed the reasons not to choose him to make it fair b/c I know their are certain personalities who won't like this se..more
Shelves: 2015, adult, fantasy, favorites, favorite-authors, mystery
You can find the full review and more about this book on my blog!
GEORGE R.R. MARTIN,YOU FREAKING GENIUS!
To be honest,I never thought I would read this,not because it is something I don't like(it is something I most like),but it is so huge.But now I thank the gods and the kings for making me read this.I can't explain how much I admire this book.It has been a part of my geeky life and I am proud for that.I am a fan,an ultimate true fan!
These are some things you get from reading this book:
Smart..more
Jan 17, 2014Sean Barrs the Bookdragon rated it it was amazing
Okay so I read it again. I didn’t quite get chance to last year, so I squeezed it in right at the start of this one. Plus, it gives me chance to share this review once more and tell my personal reading journey to any followers I might have picked up since 2015.
Original Review
A Game of Thrones changed my life. I know that may sound sad, but it’s true. Prior to reading it I had no interest in books whatsoever. I was on course to be a forensic psychologist; however, I began reading this wonderful s..more
Original Review
A Game of Thrones changed my life. I know that may sound sad, but it’s true. Prior to reading it I had no interest in books whatsoever. I was on course to be a forensic psychologist; however, I began reading this wonderful s..more
May 25, 2014Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
And thus I'm back to the beginning and hating and loving people all over again!
And the dumbass King ruins it all by having a wicked witch for a wife, but if not then it would just be some other wickedness to get the party started.
There are so many characters I love in these books and the wolves of course. And all who kill wolves can have their head on a pike!
Jan 24, 2018Matthew rated it really liked it · review of another editionAnd the dumbass King ruins it all by having a wicked witch for a wife, but if not then it would just be some other wickedness to get the party started.
There are so many characters I love in these books and the wolves of course. And all who kill wolves can have their head on a pike!
'He must have crawled away away from the others,' Jon said...more
'Or been driven away,' their father said, looking at the sixth pup. His fur
Shelves: political-thrillers, series, fantasy, own, 2018, book-a-book-club
I have finally done it! I have joined in on the fun that is A Game of Thrones. It is 2018 and I managed to make it all the way here without reading a page or watching a minute of the show. Now, it is the nature of the internet to keep me from being completely in the dark on this one, but I think I did a pretty good job of avoiding hearing or seeing too much about it.
Is this a great fantasy book? It really is quite good. The plot and the characters are well thought out. Comparing it to other fan..more
Is this a great fantasy book? It really is quite good. The plot and the characters are well thought out. Comparing it to other fan..more
Even for someone who has watched the HBO series, George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones is an engaging and enjoyable read! The strength of Martin’s writing shines through in these pages. Each chapter is well-crafted. You know exactly how to picture the setting and you feel the desires and discontent of each chapter’s (POV) character. Watching how Martin develops characters, with all their flaws, keeps the story going as much or more than the ‘game of thrones.’ If you’re looking for new information..more
Aug 01, 2013Jayson rated it really liked it · review of another edition Shelves: genre-high-fantasy, genre-adult-fantasy, author-american, read-in-2011, 600-plus-pp
(A-) 81% | Very Good
Notes: A shocking story that breaks fantasy conventions, it's seven hundred pages of realpolitik and character development.
Jul 06, 2019Jayson rated it really liked it · review of another editionNotes: A shocking story that breaks fantasy conventions, it's seven hundred pages of realpolitik and character development.
Shelves: read-in-2019, genre-adult-fantasy, genre-high-fantasy, audiobook-audible, author-american
(A-) 81% | Very Good
Notes: A slow parade of entropy, it’s a panoply of pain: a delicate sweater, knit finely together, unraveled to a tangled skein.
Jun 15, 2007Jesse rated it it was amazingNotes: A slow parade of entropy, it’s a panoply of pain: a delicate sweater, knit finely together, unraveled to a tangled skein.
Recommends it for: anyone who likes anything epic and historical
Shelves: fantasy, jesse-s-all-time-favorite-authors
I know no one reading this knows me much (well some of you may) but I DON'T reread books. I usually read a book once and its quite well locked into my brain. As much as I've enjoyed many books I've read, they just don't require a second read for me. I read them, now its time to move on. 'A Game of Thrones' is different. I loved this book and its characters so much, and crave the world and narrative so much that I couldn't wait for Martin to get the newest installment out. So I started rereading..more
May 05, 2011Martha rated it did not like itRecommended to Martha by: a stupid internet search I shouldn't have trusted
I am on page 470, and although it pains me to put a book down unfinished, it is simply time for me to quit.
A Song of Ice and Fire is the Grey's Anatomy of fantasy. It isn't perfect in the beginning (it's pretty flawed, actually), but you think 'That's okay, the premise is good! It will improve!' And then before you know it, everyone is having everyone else's baby and murdering their mother (who is also their sister, and a schizophrenic) and traveling around on horseback setting things on fire fo..more
A Song of Ice and Fire is the Grey's Anatomy of fantasy. It isn't perfect in the beginning (it's pretty flawed, actually), but you think 'That's okay, the premise is good! It will improve!' And then before you know it, everyone is having everyone else's baby and murdering their mother (who is also their sister, and a schizophrenic) and traveling around on horseback setting things on fire fo..more
Oct 23, 2010mark monday rated it it was amazing
there are about a billion reviews of this one so i doubt i have anything to add. the only thing i feel truly compelled to say is TYRION THE DWARF IS AWESOME! my God, i haven't read a character who is so different and so enjoyable in years. many-layered and consistently surprising, hero & antihero, generous & spiteful in equal amounts, as capable of high-handed miscalculation as he is of clever deduction, brave & loyal & vindictive.. just overall a superb creation. Tyrion, you ar..more
Sep 19, 2015Whitney Atkinson rated it really liked it · review of another edition
WE MADE IT!!!! WE HAVE EMERGED VICTORIOUS!!!!
this book was exhausting and knowing that all the other books are bigger terrifies me but the writing and world building in this book is so vivid and even though I chose favorite characters quickly, the ones that I thought less interesting still had very important story lines and every character has a distinct, well-written personality. Basically I am in love with Daenerys, and I also adore Jon and Arya and Sansa, and even Tyrion. Reading this makes..more
Jan 11, 2019Petrikthis book was exhausting and knowing that all the other books are bigger terrifies me but the writing and world building in this book is so vivid and even though I chose favorite characters quickly, the ones that I thought less interesting still had very important story lines and every character has a distinct, well-written personality. Basically I am in love with Daenerys, and I also adore Jon and Arya and Sansa, and even Tyrion. Reading this makes..more
rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: favorites, owned-physical-books
If you love watching Game of Thrones, you’re most likely going to love reading A Game of Thrones.
Like countless readers around the world, I probably wouldn’t have known about A Song of Ice and Fire without its TV series adaptation, Game of Thrones. I’ve been following the TV series ever since the release of its first episode, I was completely captivated by the originality of the storyline and characters. Upon finishing the first season of the TV show, I immediately picked up this book and honest..more
Like countless readers around the world, I probably wouldn’t have known about A Song of Ice and Fire without its TV series adaptation, Game of Thrones. I’ve been following the TV series ever since the release of its first episode, I was completely captivated by the originality of the storyline and characters. Upon finishing the first season of the TV show, I immediately picked up this book and honest..more
Jan 30, 2014Riley rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
So glad I reread this! I loved it even more this time and it just reaffirmed that this is my favorite series
Apr 03, 2015Kai rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
“When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives.”
This took me quite a while. First, because I already knew what happened from the show, second because I guess you just cannot rush through this book that fast, and third because I dreaded all the horrible things and painful deaths that were going to happen.
Sometimes I wish I could forget everything I knew about a book/show and just start anew. Maybe I would have read this novel faster if I hadn't known every..more
Mar 04, 2015C.G. DrewsThis took me quite a while. First, because I already knew what happened from the show, second because I guess you just cannot rush through this book that fast, and third because I dreaded all the horrible things and painful deaths that were going to happen.
Sometimes I wish I could forget everything I knew about a book/show and just start anew. Maybe I would have read this novel faster if I hadn't known every..more
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rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: 5-star, audio-books, adult, epic-fantasy, read-2015
How is one supposed to review a book like this?! HOW. I ASK THAT.
THE ONLY THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A GAME OF THRONES:
a) It's truly incredible.
b) It's really really big.
c) The story is no where NEAR completed, dangit, I need book 2 asap.
d) There are truckloads of winning adorable characters.
e) But even the villains are human (sometimes) and have sorrowful backstories.
f) Although ^^ that saying ^^ there are several people I would like TO DIE. Of course, they survived.
g) It made me angry and..more
THE ONLY THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A GAME OF THRONES:
a) It's truly incredible.
b) It's really really big.
c) The story is no where NEAR completed, dangit, I need book 2 asap.
d) There are truckloads of winning adorable characters.
e) But even the villains are human (sometimes) and have sorrowful backstories.
f) Although ^^ that saying ^^ there are several people I would like TO DIE. Of course, they survived.
g) It made me angry and..more
Feb 01, 2014Regan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
HOLY HELL.
I really can't review this, the story is way to complicated to even begin to do that.
May 02, 2016Candace rated it really liked it · review of another editionI really can't review this, the story is way to complicated to even begin to do that.
Shelves: dangerous-hero-themed-books-read, wtf-did-i-just-read, hate-that-i-love-them, love-triangles, paranormal, childhood-loves, dark-themes, pregnant-heroines, forbidden-romance, favorites
This book was raw, gritty, barbaric and downright crass at times..and I loved every damn minute! This was an ancient, epic adventure that consumed my thoughts. In fact, I just spent $100 to download seasons 1-5 of the HBO series after finishing this audiobook because I loved it so much.
I'm still trying to wrap my mind around everything that took place and who everyone is. This book had an extremely robust cast of characters and a complex, multifaceted storyline. Don't get too attached to anyone..more
I'm still trying to wrap my mind around everything that took place and who everyone is. This book had an extremely robust cast of characters and a complex, multifaceted storyline. Don't get too attached to anyone..more
Jan 23, 2019Warda marked it as to-read · review of another edition
It's happening. I'm embarking on this journey with Karima and I am shittin' it.
Oct 16, 2011Natalie Monroe rated it it was amazing Shelves: reread-for-the-nth-time, fearless-protagonists, he-s-so-bad-but-he-does-it-so-well, kick-ass-heroines, girl-squad, favorites, surf-n-turf, fabulous-five-stars, my-inner-feminist-cries-with-joy
EDIT 14/4/2015: And now my fourth watch reread had ended. Still as good as I remembered and I can finally see the depth of foreshadowing GRRM put in.
Also, R+L=J for sure.
A Guide to Reading A Game of Thrones:
Step 1: Find a comfortable place with lots of light
This is a hefty book, ladies and gentlemen. Standing at 835 pages, it will take you more than a few hours to tear through. So get your bathroom breaks in, have a cool drink and a platter of cookies by your side and bar your doors in case of..more
Also, R+L=J for sure.
A Guide to Reading A Game of Thrones:
Step 1: Find a comfortable place with lots of light
This is a hefty book, ladies and gentlemen. Standing at 835 pages, it will take you more than a few hours to tear through. So get your bathroom breaks in, have a cool drink and a platter of cookies by your side and bar your doors in case of..more
Jan 27, 2013Dan Schwent rated it it was amazing
When the King comes to Winterfell, Ned Stark soon finds himself given the post of Hand to the King by King Robert. All is not well in Winterfell, however. Stark's son is gravely injured and signs point to the King's wife's family, the Lannisters. Stark will soon find out that when you play the Game of Thrones, you either win or die..
Okay, so it's way more complicated than that but it's hard to write a teaser for an 800+ page kitten squisher like this.
I was bound and determined not to read the S..more
Okay, so it's way more complicated than that but it's hard to write a teaser for an 800+ page kitten squisher like this.
I was bound and determined not to read the S..more
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George R.R. Martin was born September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey. His father was Raymond Collins Martin, a longshoreman, and his mother was Margaret Brady Martin. He has two sisters, Darleen Martin Lapinski and Janet Martin Patten.
Martin attended Mary Jane Donohoe School and Marist High School. He began writing very young, selling monster stories to other neighborhood children for pennies,..more
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“.. a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.” — 16132 likes
“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.” — 12314 likes
More quotes…As the final season of “Game of Thrones” draws to a close, we’ve found six best-selling books that keep the stories of Westeros and beyond alive. From the original novels that inspired the hit HBO show, to collectible tomes that highlight behind-the-scenes secrets, these books make a great addition to your bookcase, whether you’re a fantasy fan or searching for the keys to the Iron Throne.
1. “Game of Thrones” Boxed Set
Are the books better than the series? Pick up this set and decide for yourself. George R. R. Download pc inspector file recovery 4.0. Martin’s entire monumental series is included in this collector’s boxed set, which includes all five books, from “A Game of Thrones” to “A Dance With Dragons.” This paperback collection makes a great display piece on your bookshelf and a great gift idea too.
Finish the book before the series is over, to compare notes on how it all ends. Spoiler: producers on the HBO series have said the show is inspired by Martin’s writings but won’t necessarily stay true to the original books. Purchase: $29.97 on Amazon.com. You can also read the books for free right now with a free trial to Audible. Get more details here.
2. “A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel”
“Game of Thrones” comes to life in vivid, full-color detail in this graphic novel adaptation, with artwork by illustrator Tommy Patterson. The book highlights many of the storylines from the first book in the series, and includes a preface from George R. R. Martin. It’s a new way to experience the familiar characters, tropes and motifs from the hit franchise.
Bonus features include the original renderings of key scenes and characters from the graphic novels, and a walk-through from Patterson of his creative process, from auditioning his team of artists to coloring the final pages. Purchase: $16.69 on Amazon.com.
3. “The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones”
A must for trivia buffs and “Thrones” fanatics alike, this hardcover book reads like a comprehensive, colorful Wikipedia of the Seven Kingdoms. Details include full-color maps and full family trees for Houses Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen, plus vividly constructed accounts of the “epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead to the events of ‘A Song of Ice and Fire.'”
This is an official collaboration between George R.R. Martin and the creators of the “GoT” fan site, Westeros.org. Martin himself contributes new material to the book, responding to fan theories and addressing some of the most commonly asked questions about the history of the Kingdoms and the often convoluted relationships between the characters. Purchase: $31.50 on Amazon.com.
4. “The Lands of Ice and Fire: Maps from King’s Landing to Across the Narrow Sea”
This collection of full-color maps from the Seven Kingdoms makes for a great display piece on your bookshelf, coffee table, or detached and framed on the wall.
Featuring original artwork from illustrator and cartographer Jonathan Roberts, the book highlights the beautifully barren landscapes of “Game of Thrones” in realistic detail, tracking everything from the main kingdoms, to the scene behind the wall, to the epic journeys of the characters as they explore their vast world.
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Fans will appreciate how the book casts some new perspective on the show, helping to highlight just how arduous and intense the processions are, as each House battles for the throne. The poster-sized images measure approximately 9 x 12 inches – ideal for framing and hanging, or as a great collector’s item. Purchase: $25.10 on Amazon.com.
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5. “Game of Thrones: The Storyboards”
This official companion book to the HBO show showcases the work of “Game of Thrones'” storyboard artist William Simpson, with behind-the-scenes images and a look at the early conceptual art from the series. Curated from Simpson’s extensive archive, the publisher says the collection, “represents the exemplary artistic development involved in one of the most visually dynamic shows on television.”
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Inside, you’ll find sketches from key scenes in the series, along with notes from Simpson about the creative process behind taking something from the page to the screen. The book comes in a deluxe slipcase that’s ready for display or gifting. Purchase: $37.42 on Amazon.com.
6. “A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook”
And now for something completely different, foodie fans will love this “Game of Thrones” cookbook, with more than 100 recipes inspired by the characters, episode titles and storylines from the show.
Fresh with fantasy, the book features a range of dishes, from appetizers to comfort foods to desserts, all divided by region. Example dishes: a rack of lamb, pork pie and mutton to feast on at the Wall, and quails drowned in butter and iced milk with honey to enjoy in the halls of King’s Landing.
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Each recipe is accompanied by the passages from the books that inspired the dish, along with full-color photographs and easy, step-by-step instructions. The book is officially endorsed by George R.R. Martin and includes a foreword from the author himself. Purchase: $23.72 on Amazon.com.
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