LOL.
My very humble GRRM collection...
Wish List:
Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
Brice, I'm doing the same right now, I'm giving the books a try and although I only finished like 60 pages of the first book so far, I really, really enjoy it. I don't read too much fantasy either but this has a very different feel to it than I expected.
I'm hoping I feel the same. I need something great to pull me out of my reading slump. Last year I read something like 96 or 97 books. This year I think I'm on my second.
seriously, I cant imagine your being dissapointed. Give the series a try. Dont give up at the end of Game of thrones it just keeps getting better. That would be like judging Dartower by just gunslinger. This is not to imply GOT is not good, because it is great! just hang on for the full ride. You will look back after finishing book five and i think you will agree you had just as much fun as your first time reading LOTR. I know i did, and i was a hard critic, as LOTR has been a favorite of mine since i was 12yrs old. Doit, you will be glad you did.
I DID judge DT by The Gunslinger. Luckily I adored that book from the start. Same with Tolkien. I wouldn't have tried LOTR if I hadn't loved The Hobbit. I can't read a book if I don't like it, but I will seriously try it. Just being truthful, but if the story doesn't have a hold on me by the second book there is little chance of me reading beyond that.
I'm still on the fence about the series. I saw a couple of episodes and didn't really think much of it.
I have some books I'll post pictures of later.
You can not judge a book by a television series. Seriously they are not even close. There are major characters not even included in the tv show. George r r martin did not write the screen play and they are 2 completely different animals.
they are not in the same book, perhaps not even in the same library
...and I had planned to judge the books based on the commercials for the TV series.
You must read the books. Definitely don't judge the series on the show, although I do love it too.
Wanted: Human skin edition of The Book of the Dead. Will accept PC copy.
Brice, I judged the series on the first book, A GAME OF THRONES. I loved it and couldn't wait to read the second book, so I went straight into it. Now I'm forcing myself to space these out and read a couple other things on my list in between, but I can't wait to dive into the third book.
It's George RR Martin Monday:
S/L Storm of Swords (Thanks Simon!) and 1st Illustrated Game of Thrones (I'll keep my eye out for another copy)
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Wanted: Human skin edition of The Book of the Dead. Will accept PC copy.
Very nice, jealous
Wish List:
Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
Congrats Becca - I had emailed Simon about that book, but I guess you beat me to it.
Hello fellow Martin fans,
I need some money for my other passion, Collecting King books
If anyone is looking for any of the game of throne books signed or unsigned let me know. I have some extras and like i said, I need some Moolah
I'd love to get an unsigned Game of Thrones 1st/1st but I'm guessing you won't let it go for the retail price...
Lol,
That wouldnt buy me much in the way of King books Always up for trades though if its something i dont have.
Are you looking for anything specific (King-wise)?
anything scarce. NLR or six stories, saloms lot, Also depends on How many books your looking for obviously. Let me know what you might be willing to swap.
Hmmm... I think I just sold the only book that you might have been interested in. But I'll keep it in mind, I'll send you a PM when I think of something else. If you get the chance to sell your books in the meantime don't hesitate to do so, of course!