Should You Really Read The Books? (Game of Thrones)

[@TheMorfra]

Winds of winter is expected to come out in 2017 hahahahhahahahahahahahah

[@carlalalajones9467]

Still waiting Feb 2019

[@chloegroves4627]

March 2019 now hahaha

[@TexasAllDay]

Chloe Groves Still waiting March 2019- Valar Morgulis

[@simpleguy8864]

April 2019 hahahahahahahahah

[@chloegroves4627]

May 2019 😂😂😂

[@Striker163videos]

yes. the show is amazing, but the books are historic.

[@JustaSamoyed]

I have to read the next four books in the series and the show is so enticing….

[@indianmota]

I read all the books, including dunk and egg books and world of ice and fire. all in 32 days.... i am azor ahai reborn.....

[@greena5sas5in4]

I read all the books (not dunk and egg or a world of ice and fire unfortunatly still haven't read them yet sadly) and watched every season of the show in a little bit more than that. It was crazy doing that because each book is at least 2 full day reads (based on the time of the audiobooks for each one) and one season is at least half a day

[@indianmota]

But its amazing crazy, rite? i just loved it.........

[@vickils9571]

LOL, do you have a job?

[@indianmota]

Sadly i am a corporate lackey... but on the bright side doing my mba taught me to survive on a 4 hour sleep.....

[@j0hn00arthur]

Dude dont you get tired of reading for too long? Like how do you do that

[@TLChivz]

After reading the whole series, and with the long wait for Winds of Winter [6?7 years now?] I was reluctant to re-read them all back to back. What I did instead, which has given me a very different perspective - and far deeper appreciation of the story as a whole, is re-read each 'character' as a novel. The books [for those that have not read them] are written in character POV for each chapter. So I have re-read Jon's story as a single narrative, then Arya's, then Dany's, then Sansa's then Tyrion's etc spanning through all of the books. It really is well worth doing this as each characters story arc becomes a lot clearer, their motives etc deepen. And the whole saga takes a very different form in the mind.

[@docmadhattan]

T. L. Chivz Thats an interesting approach. Thanks for sharing.

[@hugowolf280]

POV? Sorry, I'm not native English speaker

[@asharastark6776]

Point of View

[@Oaklifornia]

So for example did you read all of jons pov thru all the books then went to the next character, or did you go the jons pov then aryas pov and so forth before moving on to the next book?

[@Oaklifornia]

I think this is an amazing idea btw

[@burnttoastspacegirlfriend8769]

"Should you really read the books?" Yes.

[@RichardHorpe]

OF course you should. The show is a pile of mummer's farce compared to the books.

[@ragnarlothbrok.1]

John Cullen .-.

[@Fightbreak]

JitoLibidoHTS i think the show is better because it makes the world more believable and immersive. i never get that with books

[@serofysofhousegreenslyth2575]

sander You can't judge the quality of the books or the show on basic characteristics they usually have. Shows are shows, books are books. Quality of books is so much more better than the show. (I'm talking only about Game of Thrones). Anyway, I have to say something important. I've read 5 books of "A Song of Ice and Fire". When I watched all those same events in the show, I didn't feel it so much as I did in the books. Well, you will probably say that it's because I already spoiled the show to myself with books. Alright, then. But when I watched season 6 of Game of Thrones (whose plot still hasn't been revealed in the books), I barely felt a small difference between watching that season (where I didn't know what's going to happen) and previous seasons (where I knew what was going to happen). Quality of the show fades as the seasons come. When I read this same material in the books, it's still going to be very interesting no matter I know the plot already. It's because George can make revealed events more interesting than D&D can do with unrevealed events. Btw, I've already read some chapters from "The Winds of Winter" and it's so much more interesting than the season 6.

[@serofysofhousegreenslyth2575]

Tyrion Lannister Hey, me. Don't be too harsh. It's just his opinion😉

[@Fightbreak]

wow Tyrion VS Tyrion!!! but in all seriousness, some people cant immerse into a book. i cant help it but i do not feel a connection with the characters in the book while i do get them in the series. its up to the person to decide what is better

[@sinjun1973]

YES!!!!!! The books give you a completely different story. A much better one!

[@Z_BoyPanduh]

so the answer is.... Yes!! you should deffinatly read the books!

[@nodeUser]

The World Of Ice and Fire... Is it like an encyclopaedia? About Valyria and the first men?

[@colejames423]

"deffinately" god

[@mikayelalikhanyan1587]

nah its way too boring inconsistant from the show and long i mean boltans still a threat long

[@akg3424]

-Finishes Reading Asoif, Forgets Half the Story within a Week.

[@EQTVAM]

that's me with every book or series lol

[@MagusMarquillin]

It's good practice for your brain to try keeping track of an expansive story, one way to keep back dementia. But I think it's harder to keep track of and, less pure, if your cluttered up with many other fictional stories at the same time. It's a balancing act choosing what to fill your brain with - sharing some movies, shows, games, books, etc. with friends can be good for the social life, but too many dilutes the experience - so talking about Asoif with other book/show fans, if available, will improve the retention.

[@matchavez6915]

Yeah the people you see doing like podcasts and KZbin vids are like totally immersed. Check out Radio Westeros. They are phenomenal and they will get you thinking about things in a different way too.

[@matchavez6915]

Yeah the people you see doing like podcasts and KZbin vids are like totally immersed. Check out Radio Westeros. They are phenomenal and they will get you thinking about things in a different way too.

[@EQTVAM]

Magus Marquillin I haven't read ASOIAF but it happened to me with the silmarillion. I read it and forgot about most of it just after i read it. Then a year later i started reading it again but never got to finish it. LOL

[@hambino28]

My twelve year old nephew just started reading Dunk & Egg, his favorite character is Prince Baelor.... I dont know if he'll keep reading after the ending hahahaha

[@TekZulu]

lol poor fella

[@sakariyesanyare6020]

12 and reading GOT what a good lad

[@isakdahl7054]

Thanks for spoiling it for me!🙃

[@Janiyahdes]

@@isakdahl7054 haha

[@Augie100]

@@isakdahl7054 he wrote the comment 4 years ago lok

[@dcxnn7417]

“The Winds of Winter is expected to come out in 2017” 2021 - “ahhhh my sweet summer child”

[@Adityajain-d6h]

2024 hold my tea !!

[@purplehaze55bronco]

In the middle of A Storm of Swords (book 3) after starting the ASOIAF book series over a year ago (after binging seasons 1-5, waiting on 6) & wow. Having watched the show first & THEN reading makes it much better in my opinion. Putting faces with characters, events etc. & SO MANY DIFFERENCES. The Hound defeating Dondarian & Arya running off in the show happened rather quickly. So far in the book, it's been a couple hundred pages & Arya is still with the brotherhood, who are taking her to her mother (instead of in the show, the hound) Arya meets a dwarf, grey haired woman, who claims she hasn't been kissed in 1,000 years!! She has dreams of the future, & trades Beric visions for a wine skin & a song from Tom Sevenstrings. "Sour wine for sour news" she says. "The king is dead. The Kraken king. I dreamt him dead." Only Balon Greyjoy hasn't died yet! The books have so so so much extra in them, & they're FANTASTIC while waiting on new seasons. I re-watch the whole series while still continuing reading on. Catching new info along the way every time. Anyway. I'm rambling now. #CleganeBowl

[@naurahdeatrisyagitany8365]

The dwarf is called the Ghost of High Heart and I think you should see the video about her prophecies if you don't mind spoilers.

[@purplehaze55bronco]

Naurah Deatrisya Gitany YES! The Ghost of High Heart, thank you! Oh i've seen it, it is brilliant! I believe this is the second time Arya has seen her lurking around, though i could just be thinking about the first time I watched the video a while back...

[@Connor-rh6me]

Just a warning the next two books slow down a bit. I'm currently about half way through a dance with dragons and its starting to pick up nicely, but it was a little tedious at the beginning (Same for A feast for crows).

[@Connor-rh6me]

But theyre are still worth reading of course lmao

[@greena5sas5in4]

I completely Agree that putting names to faces is really helpfully when reading the books. When I first started reading the books I didn't watch the show so while I read the books I couldn't tell who was who because there are so many characters right that are thrown at your right away that I had to watch the first episode just to understand what I read

[@thisismocast]

2022 is right around the corner and still winds of winter is nowhere in site

[@awsomeman0000]

Not even going to watch. The answer is YES! End of story

[@awsomeman0000]

Still get Like though

[@paulothx138]

"The Winds of Winter is expected to come out in 2017." LOL !

[@djamilabenn8922]

2017 huh !! 2022 and still waiting ---

[@davidjacobs5200]

Im reading the books now to keep myself from going crazy without the series on. Ive really been enjoying the books so much! Yes they are long, but also full of surprises. More characters, different quotes, challenges unseen in the tv series, and also a greater insight to what our main characters are thinking and why they react the way they do. Just like LOTR, when you first saw the movies you immediately wanted more... and so the extended editions came out, but you still wanted, nay, needed* more... how do you get more? THE BOOKS! :D Plus, I've had so many questions for the youtube audience and channel makers that I could be waiting forever to get answers so I gotta try and find them out for meself haha

[@jonsnow8756]

The short answer: yes

[@Jungle_Noodle]

Short answer: yes, they are better

[@Aati_Gumer]

Jon Snow The King in the North!!

[@nickg7498]

You know something Jon snow

[@angel24k89]

@@Aati_Gumer Ragnar lothbrok king of the vikings

[@riazadhikari6418]

Hey Harpy, I've been a subscriber between 16 000 and 17 000 subscribers. I would just like to say how happy I am to see that you now have over 170 000 subscribers! Cheers! Well done on multiplying your subscribers 10x through your meticulous work.

[@Boomer1949]

I started with starting to read the series so far. I have to admit, I was lost within a few chapters but with the help of my daughter who had begun to watch the TV series and had read the books, it all started to come together until I was hooked completely. I've read the series several times and each time I find something that I had not noticed before. Brilliant man Martain, simply brilliant.

[@yangzta41]

During this current "post season," I began to read ASOIAF series. I'm in the middle of "A Storm of Swords." If any body is debating weather or not to read the books, I strongly recommend it! It has given me a new perspective to Martin's world. Also, it has given me a deeper connection with the characters and their emotions that does not translate as well on screen. READ THEM!!!

[@marlonthomas8042]

If you live in the uk The works has the box set for £30 - cheapest I've seen them for

[@Jack10016]

marlon thomas I got it from that exact same price from the exact same place 😆

[@sonalvora4954]

You get it for 1600₹ in India. That's 20 euroes

[@chloegroves4627]

I got them there 😊😊 can’t motivate myself to read them though - they’re sooo long and a lot to bits I feel don’t really have any point in being there (no offence to anyone who loves them tho)

[@rockavenger7729]

Pirate bay has them for 0 dollars

[@ImmediatelyLeaveYT]

Thank you. I was confused whether to read because no surprises left for me cause I've already seen the series. Your video and the comments changed my mind to read the books!

[@SueMead]

I'm just about on the end of my second read-through and would recommend everyone should read the series. Do not let the number of pages and words put you off. It's an easy read but one that should be approached in a slow way. That is, don't make the mistake I did which was, because I was enjoying it so much, I just ploughed through it, which resulted in me missing some of the interesting subtext and other aspects that were being set up for the reader to puzzle out. Not that I've minded the re-read. In fact, I've enjoyed it more because I've had more time to dwell and consider each character more.

[@Bostyn333]

I bought the leather box set in the beginning of December because of you and I have been loving the books. I am not a huge reader either. In one month I completed the 1st book and half of the 2nd. They add so much more depth than the shows. I would definitely recommend any fan of the show to read the books!

[@rebnor7474]

Thanks for the suggestions, just finished first book look forward to using your links for the rest!

[@AngelofDarkness2899]

Your are so honest with your answer! Thanks so much! I might actually end up reading the series because of all your videos (especially this one). You're always so fair and kind and I hope you take care and have a good holiday!

[@betsyleiss8938]

Reading ASOIAF is a huge undertaking, but worth it! I couldn't have kept track of all the characters without referring to the Wiki of Ice and Fire. A huge thank you to all you Ice and Fire nerds for making that website possible!

[@asharastark6776]

The show is not only a different story in a lot of places, but it's less than half of the story.

[@rosetownstumpcity]

Looking forward to your videos that will accompany the upcoming season is a draw almost as exciting as the show itself... Along with BecauseGeek your channel adds so much enjoyment to this beloved series that I'm almost as happy to watch your videos as I am the see the actual episodes/read the real novels. Thanks for everything, all the work you put into your content is appreciated :-D

[@princeprocrastinate6485]

Yes you definitely should read the books, but if you've only watched the show up to this point probably best to hold off until it's done. I made the mistake of reading them back in 2014 & since then & season 5 onwards I haven't been very invested in the show because it pales in comparison to the superior story of the books, especially since season 5, the first 4 seasons were good enough adaptations for the most part but beyond that they really haven't been. Probably better to be ignorant of that until the show's over for those of you who haven't read the books.

[@armoushala9986]

1:00 "2017" yeah about that.....

[@mateoriv22]

Hahaha

[@hardstylepikachu]

I just started reading the series this past semester and it's absolutely incredible

[@Jinda_Jatt]

I think this might be the only instance where having watched the show makes the reading experience much much much better

[@toreinimene1071]

"Should you read the books?" No matter the context, the answer should always be "yes".

[@Jockeylotforfun]

Great video. I love the books and like many, I'm having a long wait for the winds of winter. If you buy electronic format you can search all volumes for specific people, places events. Adds even more depth to these amazing works. great reads!

[@TheMythicD]

Currently on Storms of Swords. I just love Tyrion and Varys conversations, one of the best things in ASOIAF and GOT. And Jaimes chapters are so good atm

[@maryelizabeth7351]

must agree the books are fricking great I've never read something so deep and detailed its amazing where that mans mind can take us i love it much

[@jimmycrackorn9218]

Audiobook is the way to go, if you can listen while you're at work, you can blast through them pretty quick. I'm currently on my second time through and I can still pick up things I missed the first time. It's a great idea between seasons...

[@ryanedwards5390]

I don't know why this wasn't brought up, but IBooks on Apple devices has the series as well and they recently came out with a digital series that is illustrated, and has interactive maps to help you keep track while reading, as well as bios of every character You can also just get it on your iPhone, and set it to scroll mode, so instead of scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, you could satisfy your scrolling needs by reading the book series. It's a whole new way of reading and deffinitly worth looking into

[@marceloduran]

I actually ordered them to santa thanks to the interesting paragraphs you put in your videos. Thank you!! They are rally awesome and im in AFOC

[@guimond777]

Little factoid....Duncan the Tall is also Brienne's grandfather.

[@MrSamuel539]

Brandon Guimond isn't that just a theory ?

[@MurphtheSmurf100]

I watched all 6 season of the show last summer and started reading the books soon after to get my fix of Game of Thrones. So far I've read the first two books in the series, and honestly I wish I'd read at least the first one before watching the show. It's just so much easier to keep track of all the new characters that are introduced and the relationships between them. I was pretty lost for most of the first season of the show because it was so difficult to learn about all the characters, houses, and histories of Westeros, so I would definitely recommend reading the books.

[@cradac]

nice video! i am actually reading the books right now between the seasons. I don't read that much but i just started book 3. pretty Happy with the progress. thank you for your work!

[@j0hn00arthur]

oh the red wedding...

[@sbwilkinson60]

No question about it you should definitely read the books. I forget the names of the individual books but the last one is the weakest. Most of the time you are moving from character to character through the chapters but the last one we start seeing the point of view of some different ones and we completely forget about a good number of the main characters. I am hoping the last two are more like the rest.

[@LadyLoper]

I had read the first book once before I started watching your videos. and after watching one of your theory videos on Jon Stark, and a theory on how he'll learn of his true parentage, I re-read the book.. you mentioned that Jon had a dream about entering the crypts, and that there's a theory about him entering the real thing when he's still at Winterfell, as King of the North with Sansa. I had somehow overlooked that dream before, but now that I'm taking my time with it, and fter re-reading the book, it makes sense. and a lot of other things are becoming clear

[@lynnbennett2997]

I have both read and listened to the audio books. The audio books are read by a wonderful reader. His sage voice draws you in and pulls you through the story. As well, I have gone back to the books and I will say for a slow reader I could not get over how quickly I moved through them. Both well worth it!

[@pixelwanderer1962]

"The sixth book, named The Winds of Winter is set to be released sometime in 2017 according to author George R.R. Martin." Yep, so good it's like it never came out that year...or the next year....

[@ashdude3058]

Pixel Wanderer ...

[@isakdahl7054]

Not that year... or the next year.... or the next year... or the next year... Ummmm...

[@Flinginflanginable]

I've read A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and absolutely loved it. My mother-in-law got me A Song of Ice and Fire books for my birthday and I'm very excited to get it started!!

[@georgepreece1226]

Got the Enhanced edition books off iBooks and the illustrations and being able to get a background by clicking on names/houses etc makes it much easier, as well as looking up words Im not familiar with really quickly.

[@davidmaillis]

audiobooks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roy Dotrice is the man!!!

[@ezell704]

David Maillis I like reading as he talks. I take it in better from reading but he sets a great tone. A couple characters he voices differently than I would like (Davos) but for the most part he really kinda brings the world alive and keeps me reading.

[@edgain1630]

He also screws up Jaime and Tyrion Lannister's voices for one entire book (he swaps them). I've only listened to the entire set of audio books 4 times now... probably time to start over again.

[@Bob_Danaloo]

Hornets 1988 Yeah, his Davos in the first book with Davos( book 2 pretty sure) sounded really sly, glad he changed it.

[@enelra4271]

Ed Gain where did you purchase your audiobooks plz?

[@jamesgall475]

David Maillis yesssss

[@aperson22222]

Aemon's _younger_ brother is the subject of a story set ninety years before the show? I knew Aemon was old, but geez!

[@paulquaife6882]

aperson22222 a young walder frey is in one of the stories too

[@aperson22222]

Paul Quaife That makes sense. Jamie did say he was three hundred years old.

[@cb-7422]

Aegon's only 10 I think. Aemon in the books is 103, so it fits

[@artssygrl]

You can also check out the books at many local libraries. If you are so inclined.

[@oneluv1979]

I'm starting A Storm of Swords (book 3) hopefully this weekend....I'm loving the books and learning so much side info.....plus I have the Sworn Sword books and the world of ice and fire coming soon! And thanks so much for all the great videos & theories! ❤ The Last Harpy!!!

[@greena5sas5in4]

Remember the chapter in book 2 when denaries goes into the house of the undying and there is a room that foreshadowed the red wedding. After rereading the books that part completely blew my mind

[@budsteven7213]

I've been listening to the audiobooks for awhile now, and I love it. I don't get to listen as often as I like, but I have even less time to read. I will admit that some chapters seem slow compared to the show, but it is 1000% worth it. And if you listen instead of read, get the audiobooks read by Roy Dotrice. He's the best, in my opinion.

[@mariadiaz-alvarado143]

love the books but definitely not for everyone..

[@JackQSmith]

Exactly! Just like the show isn't for everyone. So many people are too quick to jump on the "you must read the books" bandwagon, but everyone is different. I like both the books and the show but can see how someone might not like one or the other. Personally, I prefer the story that is being told in the books but I like the visuals and the score from the show. I like the POV format for the books but I like the way the show expands on that. Hard for me to say which I prefer because there are things I like better about each.

[@Abhi-cb7eh]

good to know you are earning something from your video..all the best......I'm coming to your channel everyday like a habit....

[@firelagstats]

Definitely YES! I am near the end of "A Dance With Dragons".

[@diblo0076]

FireLag that's really commitment

[@sebastiandiego5905]

FireLag I LOVE the ending to ADWD, by far the best only second to AGOT

[@voteZDLR]

I was one of those people who saw the show first and absolutely loved it, and I hadn't been a big reader for quite some time in my life so the idea that I couldn't pick up those books and read them from beginning to end was definitely very much in my head. But yeah, if any of you thinks you may want to read the books chances are very good that you do. I started off with a paperback, myself, of the first one for jury duty. Then I quickly bought a Kindle and finished it and the rest of the books. It doesn't take as long as you might think it will. And it's phenomenal, even better arguably than the show if only cause you get so much more.

[@lizc6146]

This is a very interesting argument for the books. I've read them several times and learn more with each reread. I agree with others that found book four slow; but I agree it is important.

[@westcoastweird455]

Great Video, totally invested in the companion books...worth every dollar

[@rainyday4970]

I read them all, and I love them better than the TV show. (Book 4 does drag a bit, though). Am eagerly awaiting Winds of Winter! And don't forget, folks, you don't have to BUY them! They're in your local library, AND your local Barnes & Noble, and can be read for free! That's how I read all of them, and enjoyed Starbucks coffee while I was at it! :)

[@michelleferguson9524]

I started reading the books before I started the series; which I believe was on its fifth at the time. If you LOVE the show you really need to try to read the books or at least listen to them. Like the Harpy says, you will be really surprised about how much more story there is. The show could not possibly handle all the info we get from books. I also agree to take it slow, I was so caught up I flew thru them and am now re reading them to pick up on all I missed the first time. I got The World Of Ice And Fire ( the history of Westros) for Christmas and am really enjoying it, the illustrations are AMAZING!!

[@tamikolee3116]

Considering your suggestion that the books enhance and flesh out characters and lore, I'm taking your advice. I think I'll start with the Song of Ice and Fire, followed by The Tales Dunk and Egg and then the five novels if you believe that's the best path. Thanks once again for your passion and hard work. Take care.

[@ashpol123]

Audio books helped so much. I love reading but for some reason I was not hooked in reading A Song of ice and fire. Listening to it changed everything. My public library even has the audio books so I don't even have to pay for them. Highly recommend

[@Teletha41]

Tha, i bought the 5 books in June 2016 and just finished them last week. I loved them but still it took over half a year for me to finish - when also shortly after Pokemon Go (which i still play passionately) came out. So you can easily guess, what most of my free time was like this past half year^^ Anyways, I really do recommend you reading the books. I only started reading them after I've watched all TV-Episodes and it really helped me to grasp connections and events as well as peoples motives and personalities alike. It goes so much deeper and has many story-lines that never appeared on the TV show (which i can understand why but still don't like it). I also really loved GRRM's writing style, he is so detailed about clothes, appearances, thoughts and so on that it was very easy for me (even as a non-english-native speaker) to fall into this world and keep loving the story more and more. It is true that the books are a lot more violent and aggressive than the TV show, but it gives you also a better hint on this unique universe.

[@cocochene2006]

After watching the show for so long I finally decided to read the books, so I splurged and bought myself the pretty leather bound boxset from Amazon. So far I've read "A Game of Thrones" and am currently working my way through "A Clash of Kings" , which about half way through I starred reading Dany and Arya's chapter's only ,they're my favorites on the show, and this has proved true even more so in the books. Now that I've read all of their chapter's I'm picking up where I left off in the middle of the book.

[@TheAnakinn]

You should most definitely read the books, there's just so much more to discover about the characters because it's written from their points of view and it feels like an entire different story than the show, so even if you watched every season, you'll get something new. Plus there's so much more detail about the whole known world, so much in fact that you'll pick up much of it only on the re-read(s). Haven't found any other books that are so worth re-reading, not only because they're enjoyable but because you discover something new every time. I'm at my fifth readthrough right now and I still keep discovering! So get to the closest book store (or online) and order those books now if you haven't already!

[@g4m4n4t0r]

Hiya Last Harpy, first, I love your videos, they're entertaining and interesting, they even made me a lil more motivated for reading the books (before this video aired). Second, I wanted to ask, have you ever made a video or even mentioned why Viserys is not a real dragon? I liked his character, don't even know why, but I think I never really understood why he wasn't what he thought he was. If it's known why, then I apologize for my lack of knowledge. Thanks a lot if you'll answer :) Keep up the great work!

[@Eloweh]

The last harpy: the wind of winter is supposed to come out in 2017 Me: you sad fool, if you only you knew the years to come...

[@5KIRDERF]

200 pages into ASOS and I've enjoyed every bit of it so far.

[@rodrickhatton3664]

My wife gave me the first five book collection along with the world of ice and fire (the latter is the only one I've finished and it's awesome) I want to read the book series AFTER the show is finished. As a buddy of mine gave me a heads up that I should look at the TV show and the books as "similar" stories in different universes.

[@janetparry3626]

Yes. loved the books and the extra detail. Please could you do a video about Ned Starks mum? I can't find any info anywhere about what happened to her?

[@FlyingNimbus]

Gonna have to read the books now after that disappointment

[@sanaarvid665]

its definetly worth it and is very clever and not at all dissappointing

[@FlyingNimbus]

@@sanaarvid665 so far so good Iam about to finish the 1st book so much more detail

[@licensedtochill4882]

the books much more detailed... if you're the kind of person that needs backstory then you need to read these books TV show doesn't even come close to the entire world in the book. the TV show is a watered-down condensed version. the books do justice to the story

[@danilteixeira199]

I'm an avid reader and I started to read the series last summer just after the 6th season ended... It's been tough to read and sometimes I see myself struggling with the characters there are so many differences regarding their personality that I think I'll finish the one I'm curretly reading (A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow) and call it a quit...

[@louloedepalma4302]

*Always read the books!* First review of Game of Thrones is from Robert Jordan. Read his Wheel of Time series, then think about how they say thrones and kingdoms existed before the first men. Between the two series, its almost seems they could be tied together. A lot of things are shared between the two series, even the winter and summer.

[@tonette6592]

I really like to read, but I listened to the audio books whenever I could while doing other things. They are different, but interesting and so much more detail is in them.

[@MrFlo5787]

If the books are to much "work" go for the audio book. If you get it as an MP3 based version you can copy it to your phone and have it with you in the car or any other kind of travel, walking the dog...just anywhere where you have access to your phone ;)

[@CroseBuhrn]

I've actually been starting to read since I got them all for Christmas. I almost never read the books, neither before nor after. These books are dialogue heavy and don't get overly descriptive with the visuals while giving enough, which is my personal favorite mix. I love the books so far and they are the best thing for holding me over until the next season.

[@maciekstanek8583]

I started in about November and I'm in the half of clash of kings and i really say yes. There are lot's of more not so MUST NEED characters that are missed (Desmon Hullen Aeron) but in future very needed characters like Victarion Arianne Martell Doran Martell has way bigger plotline so I think books are very good.

[@enelra4271]

The World of Ice and Fire book is a hardbound book that is a monster to handle. I purchased it and have yet to read it. I simply don't find it a book to sit and read comfortably. I have rather severe arthritis in both my hands and I can't hold onto the book without being in agony. Can you post a link for audiobooks that won't break the bank? As for reading the other books (especially the five) I agree completely. They pull you in and you can't stop reading. They fill in a lot of holes and also give you the real story the author wrote.

[@XDivineintervensioNX]

I LOVE YOU LAST HARPY!

[@Alkamist420]

YESSSSSSSSS!!! its a whole other story but so familiar at the same time!

[@abram9780]

Well, Honestly The books are way more better( and it has a novel tone which fans of got won't get). IT would be great and people can understand more about asoiaf if they read the books. The characterisation of the books are better.(in the tv show the fellings of the characters are not completely shown)

[@werlost]

There is also a graphic novel of the books. A Game of Thrones has one. I just read the first part. There are also graphic novels of the dunk and egg stories.

[@greena5sas5in4]

I have all of the song of ice and fire in audiobook form and it is a amazing way to experience them

[@esmeralda254]

Can you do videos on characters we only meet in the books... so many interesting characters that only get a little bit of book time but have a lot of insight/foreshadowing... for example the old woman that meets with the brotherhood without banners in Aryas chapter in A Storm of Swords.

[@esmeralda254]

Or just cool things like the word "tansy" that hoster Tully uses and then eventually we find out the meaning from Lysa.... ;) still love your videos though!

[@edgain1630]

Tansy is also an herb that is used to make moon tea. The implication is that Lysa Tully was given a 'cleansing tea' that forced her body to abort her first children (and may have lead to her 'mental state' later in life).

[@VinnyS9143101982]

I bought the audio books June 2014. I binged them in 3 weeks & that includes having to go to work. So much more info.

[@shalecekimble7147]

I read all 5 it's a must... my son spent 9 weeks in the NICU I was the only mom reading their baby GOT ... 😂😂 he's all caught up!!

[@Poorstargazer23]

Has anyone tried an audible version? I don't read much, but have a long commute to work and listen to books then.

[@Kwardmakeup]

Poorstargazer23 I listened to Clash of Kings (book 2) on audible. I didn't love the narrator but it was so nice and convenient to have the audio book. I got through it so much faster that way.

[@florance333]

If you are into the genre and into ASOIAF I think you should read the books to enjoy the rich story they tell and to benefit in terms of personal development. As we all know, reading well-written literature improves one's vocabulary and language skills, and encourages to think about the ideas discussed in the book. It can't even be compared to the passive entertainment of watching the show.

[@Figgy122448]

I would love to read these! Plus the long list of books on my reading list 😕

[@danieljohnson6975]

Winds of winter supposed to come out in 2017. It's now almost the end of 2018. :(

[@greatorthodontist]

I have read all the books. Thrilling. However, I highly recommend The World of Ice and Fire book it is beautifully illustrated and a wealth of information..

[@kt1pl2]

I just started the Dunk and Egg books...so thanks for telling me the outcome, I appreciate it. >:(

[@lejardine]

I read books 1-5 in a month. Did it during the summer while i was in college. Sooooo good but then i had nothing else to read after so yeah. Got so into the books i binged lol.

[@weertersteenweg]

i've recently started rewatching the series a thirt time, in season one jhon saves the commander from a white walker, we know the knight king brings them alive and that they can't pas the wall. how is it possible it comes to life in castle black south of the wall? could it be a literal barrier for 'the winds of winter', it literally stops the cold that brings the withe walkers and death? haha but it's probably be magic and not science i know