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mackillian
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[Mad]

This is the first time in a long time that I've been sucked into a book so much that I really really want to know what'll happen next and actually care about the characters.

I don't have TIME right now to be sucked into a book! It's just supposed to be for reading at night before I sleep! [Mad]

I need to find out who recommended this book to me. *gets sword*

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zgator
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And the series isn't over yet. When you finally get done with what's out, you'll have to wait years with the rest of us to find out what happens next.
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mackillian
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[Mad]
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I know who recommended the series to me. And I haven't killed him. Yet.
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mackillian
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Then join my party for justice! *shakes fist*

I'm pretty sure Val and Xavier will look in here, I really hope they're keeping up with the lastest from Ctrl+Alt+Del
*warning strong language on that link

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Don't worry the second book gets really boring for the most part.
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ElJay
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I would, but I'm scared the rest off the women of Hatrack will hunt me down if I off Frisco.
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mackillian
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We wouldn't OFF him...just some...punishment.
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Funny, I'm having that exact problem right now. And even though the handwriting is on the wall that everyone I've ever had any semblance of a fond feeling for is on their way to an early grave, I still can't put it down. A whole host of people recommended it to me simultaneously, so I'd have to go on a mass killing spree.

*narrows eyes* Don't think I won't!

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mackillian
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No kidding! I haven't felt compelled to read like this in forever! [Mad]
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[ROFL] We have been, mack! Phil does think it was either him or Tom that recommended A Song of Ice and Fire to you. It won't be long before you start looking for people to play you in the card game too.
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mackillian
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NoooooOOOOOoooooOOOOoooooo!
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TMedina
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Wait until you see the d20 version...

-Trevor

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Mr.Funny
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They have a d20 version?! *salivates*
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Kama
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I know who recommended it to jebus.

[Cool]

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TMedina
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http://www.guardiansorder.com/schedule.php

-Trevor

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Megan
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oooooooh....but soooo expensive....
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Xavier
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Anyone else interested in the miniatures on the News tab of GRRM's website?

I would (and probably will) spend a small fortune aquiring them. Especially the game.

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I originally read the books on Irami's recommendation. I haven't regretted it in the least.
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TMedina
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http://www.reapermini.com

They have a pretty good selection of minis if that's what you're looking for.

-Trevor

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*twitches*

I'd managed to put my need to find out what happens next out of my mind. Thanks, guys. I found out about the series from Hatrack, so I guess I'd have to take down the site to exact my revenge.

*Prays for George R.R. Martin's good health*

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Leonide
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i just finished Game of Thrones about ten minutes ago.

i believe my reaction was "holy s$%#!"

Greg can attest to how enthralled i've been by that book -- i started it on Monday.

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Kwea
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One of the best books I have read, to be sure.
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Elizabeth
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Mack, you might want to put a note in your title as to avoiding spoilers.

Don't expect to stop with the first book. You will be joining the rest of us in agonized waiting for A Feast for Crows soon.

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*agonizes*

Till the next book comes out I'm in a love/hate relationship with George R.R. Martin. [Grumble]

space opera

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Carrie
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I forget how I picked it up. It was probably from someone here, as I get a lot of my recommendations here. I doubt it was any of my current crop of roommates, and thinking back, it DEFINITELY wasn't any previous ones. I was definitely in college when I started... hmm...

I forget. But if it was you, thanks! And my first reading post-graduation will be to reread this. After I get my SoS back from my jerk-face fake-adopted brother in PA. [Mad]

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Elizabeth
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There is a piano player in Ithaca named Mike Stark. He is definitely my idea of what Ned looks lie.

So, what is that called, when you are a groupie based on a musician's likeness to a description in a fantasy novel? (He is also an amazing piano player, of course)

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Kwea
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Horney.
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Elizabeth
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Quiet.

http://www.thedailypage.com/going-out/music/news/managedit.php?intmusicnewsid=493

That's him on the left. Not a great picture, but he has that dark hair and beard thing going.

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mackillian
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I finished. [Mad]

Now I have to go get the second one. [Mad] [Mad] [Mad]

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It's Geoff's fault that I got sucked into it.
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I bought A Game of Thrones a long time ago (over a year ago) because Slash told me it was the best fantasy series he'd read.

I am planning to read it eventually... [Smile]

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