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Reddit mentions of A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
Sentiment score: 5
Reddit mentions: 16
We found 16 Reddit mentions of A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1). Here are the top ones.
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Color | Black |
Height | 9.2 Inches |
Length | 6.07 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | March 2011 |
Weight | 1.55 Pounds |
Width | 1.21 Inches |
I feel like I recommend these books every time I post in a /r/books thread.
If you want another long epic fantasy series I'd recommend A Song of Fire and Ice(6 books, 4 released) or Malazan(10 books) above all else. If you want the full immersion effect of entering a more intricate and detailed world than just about any other world out there than try Malazan. For amazing characters and a kick ass plot try aSoFaI. Malazan is completed whereas aSoFaI won't probably be finished for probably another decade.
The screencap is CGI from a recent episode of the TV version of Game of Thrones. The castle is called Pyke and it is in The Iron Islands, a small, fierce raider society.
Amazon lists Gardens at an average of 3.7 and GoT at 4.3. Goodreads lists GoT at 4.4 and Gardens at 3.8. Are you saying only fanboys use two of the biggest book sites on the internet?
I admit I have judged Erikson purely on the first book in the Malazan series. IMO anybody who finishes that book and wants to read another book from him is likely to be overly charitable regarding the sequels. The numbers back you up though, Memories of Ice clocks at 4.4 on Goodreads, which is higher than Feast's 4 or Dance's 4.1, but a hair lower than the score for Storm of Swords.
ERMAHGERD!! I have been wanting Limbo so, so, so badly! =D I watched a friend's friend play it, and immediately I knew it was a game I'd like. Not only is it a platformer/puzzle game (which are my absolute favorite!), but the art is beautiful. I love it!
As for something entertaining, why not take a minute and look at these adorable baby skunks? =D
And ERMAHGERD I LOVE READING! It is the ultimate de-stressing activity for me, although I don't get to do it often during the school year because I have to read my textbooks and stuff instead. I've really been wanting to read A Game of Thrones! I have just heard such good things, and it really seems like a book I'd love. =)
Thanks for doing this awesomely awesome contest! =D
EDIT: Oh, I almost forgot, here's a gifting that I have done!
YA Horror/Fantasy - Anything by Darren Shan
YA Drama/Literary - 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
YA Romance/Mystery/Paranormal - 1-800-Where-R-U Series by Meg Cabot
YA Fantasy - The Ranger's Apprentice Series by John Flanagan
Urban Fantasy - The Kate Daniel's Series by Ilona Andrews
Urban Fantasy - Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs
Mystery - Miss Marple Mysteries by Agatha Christie
Mystery/Western - Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith
Fantasy - Game of Thrones by George RR Martin
Romance - Wedding Survivor by Julia London
Historical/Paranormal - Parasol Protectorate Series by Gail Carriger
Zombie/Romance - Living with the Dead Series by Jesse Petersen
Zombie - Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Horror - Whispers by Dean Koontz
Nonfiction - And the Band Played on by Randy Shilts
Manga - Library Wars
Manga - Future Diary
Sorry...got carried away. I read a lot and couldn't pick just one to recommend. What are some of your favorite books?
Ahh! This is such an awesome contest and you are awesome!
Personally, ever since I was little I've been a huge bookworm. One summer growing up i think i averaged 8 books a week. im pretty sure my mother took away my harry potter books. it was no joke. Hahahaha but now with that silly thing called life in the way, I rarely get to read as much as i would like but whenever i do it really is a treat.
This summer however I will have more time than usual to read. I'm currently living in NJ so that I can commute to NYC for an internship... Thaaaat I just found out is mostly online and I only go in 1-2x a week. So now I'm living in a town with my aunt where I don't know anyone or anything so I don't have a whole lot to do since no one will hire someone for the summer :(
Anyhooooo, winning a Kindle Fire would be so great so I don't have to lug around a ton of books ;) I had one about two years ago until the screen mysteriously broke (aka my brother got ahold of it). Since then, I didn't know anything about a warranty and I never got to have another one. It really was a glorious twoish weeks while I had one.
My favorite ebook that I don't have yet would have to be A Song of Fire and Ice, Book 1. I have a feeling this will be mentioned a lot but I've been meaning to read it forever and well that's the one I'd like! I am absolutely HOOKED on the series and I just need to start reading the books. Orrrrr possibly Jodi Picoult. Growing up, her books were an escape of sorts for me. I always like to stay up to date with her novels :)
Either of those books are sure to keep me reading for days! This post is getting obscenely long somehow so I'm just going to stop now.... Stay fabulous :)
After watching the first Season, I was looking for a book to read. I decided to go for GOT after reading this review on Amazon.
It's still the best description I've encountered. It lists both the strengths/weaknesses of the series, applies for both the books and the show.
And don't go on the reddits until you've finished (if you try, which I totally reccommend; I don't like epic fantasy either and I love the books). The reddits all have spoilers, even /r/gameofthrones.
If you're not into the whole genre, start by watching the show. By the end of the second episode if you're not at least interested in how it goes on, then you're soulless and probably an Other (it's a GoT thing). After the first season, when you need to know more, READ THE BOOKS. DO NOT WATCH THE SECOND SEASON. I've found that it's easier to watch the second season after reading the books, since there is some deviation in the show.
Anyway, after you finish 'A Game of Thrones', 'A Clash of Kings', 'A Storm of Swords', 'A Feast for Crows', and 'A Dance with Dragons', you will finally be ready to watch the second season, and wait with baited breath for 'The Winds of Winter' (warning: links to Wikipedia, which has spoilers for the first five books and beyond), and Season 3 of HBO's Game of Thrones.
And now that I've gone to all the trouble to outline your next month of time, you had better go through with it. Believe me, I'll follow up.
The books I'm currently reading, I'm totally in love with "the old breed" right now, can't put it down!
A helmet for my pillow
With the old Breed
For whom the bell tolls
The Gay Science
Metro 2033
A game of thrones
So it goes. shrug
My wishlist: supras
something to kill time
something awesome
something artsy
something practical
something for summer
I could do this all day! But I'll leave it at that.
lol, I had no idea they sold stuff like this http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-Handcuffs-Cuffs-COMBO-Package/dp/B002R1OMOA/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1BA21CVUG4K22&coliid=I3O8R8MDYOVDNA on amazon (page 17 of your wishlist). Thanks for the info ;)
If you add http://www.amazon.com/Moon-Called-Mercy-Thompson-Book/dp/0441013813/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373863282&sr=8-2&keywords=mercy+thompson to your wishlist I'll send it to you. It's one of my favorites. Although I am currently in the middle of this fabulous book and highly recommend it http://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-Song-Fire-Book/dp/0553386794/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373863555&sr=8-2&keywords=game+of+thrones+book
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
A few fiction suggestions -
George R.R. Martin - Game of Thrones
Philip K. Dick - Do Android Dream of Electric Sheep
Frank Herbert - Dune
Max Brooks - World War Z
As for non-fiction-
Confessions of a Yakuza
Hunter S. Thompson - Hell's Angels
A Game of Thrones is the first book in the Song of Ice and Fire saga.
Relax, it's not a religion.
A Game of Thrones - George R. R. Martin