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Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

[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*

Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :

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.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

[Mad]

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

I know who recommended the series to me. And I haven't killed him. Yet.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

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

Posted by jebus202 (Member # 2524) on :

Don't worry the second book gets really boring for the most part.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

I would, but I'm scared the rest off the women of Hatrack will hunt me down if I off Frisco.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

We wouldn't OFF him...just some...punishment.

Posted by Lucky4 (Member # 1420) on :

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!

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

No kidding! I haven't felt compelled to read like this in forever! [Mad]

Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :

[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.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

NoooooOOOOOoooooOOOOoooooo!

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

Wait until you see the d20 version...

-Trevor

Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :

They have a d20 version?! *salivates*

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

I know who recommended it to jebus.

[Cool]

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

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

-Trevor

Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :

oooooooh....but soooo expensive....

Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :

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.

Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :

I originally read the books on Irami's recommendation. I haven't regretted it in the least.

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

http://www.reapermini.com

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

-Trevor

Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :

*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*

Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :

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.

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

One of the best books I have read, to be sure.

Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :

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.

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

*agonizes*

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

space opera

Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :

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]

Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :

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)

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

Horney.

Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :

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.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

I finished. [Mad]

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

Posted by Portabello (Member # 7710) on :

It's Geoff's fault that I got sucked into it.

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

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]