A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

What to say about what may be my favorite series? This is not the first time I have read A Game of Thrones, and may not even be the last. My plan is to re-read all four existing books before book 5 is released in July of this year. (YAY) This is timely also because in April the Game of Thrones TV series will begin on HBO. I am so excited about that! It stars Sean Bean and also has Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey (Sarah Connor!!!).


A Game of Thrones is the first book in Martin's amazing epic fantasy series, referred to as A Song of Ice and Fire. It is set in a world where seasons last years and vary significantly in length. Winters are apparently pretty intense! A Game of Thrones is all about characters, politics, loyalties and ambitions. You won't find hero's journey type quests in this series, or elf armies battling uruk-hai knock offs, but it does not lack for adventure, action or even violence.