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Reviewing Game of Thrones: The Night Lands


[Note: As usual, the recap will briefly cover the episode, while the discussion may bring information in from future novels. You have been warned!]
As Tyrion cleans house in King’s Landing only to discover just how rotten things really are, the efforts to slaughter Robert’s illegitimate children reaches Yoren’s traveling party as Arya and Gendry both [...]

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Reviewing Game of Thrones: The North Remembers


[Note: The recap contains full details about the recent episode, while the review feels free to draw from all novels.]

The first new episode of the much-anticipated second season opens with violence and bloodshed — but it’s not a battle. Instead, it’s a reminder that King’s Landing is ruled by a sadistic teenager, cruel and domineering. [...]

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Sunday Is Coming: HBO’s Game of Thrones Season 2


hbo-clashofkingsmmWinter is Coming! On Sunday!

The Season 2 premiere of HBO’s Game of Thrones arrives Sunday, April 1! The show that captivated audiences last year and helped Peter Dinklage with an Emmy for his portrayal of the imp Tyrion Lannister begins its new season adapting A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin.

Here is a 22-minute video recap of Season 1! Be prepared for Season 2!

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Poll: Have You Read George R. R. Martin’s Dunk & Egg Novellas?


grrm-legendsiiThere are hidden gems everywhere when it comes to the fantasy genre.

Take A Song of Ice & Fire by George R. R. Martin. People are loving themselves some Westeros these days. The five books haven’t dropped off of the bestselling lists in eight months since A Dance With Dragons published.

But did you know there are three more tales set in Westeros? I thought not! Here’s more information about them and why you should read them if you haven’t!

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Enter the Massively-Multiplayer world of GAME OF THRONES


A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinGeorge R.R. Martin spills the beans on a new MMORPG in development based on his popular A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE series!

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HBO’s A Game of Thrones: Season 2: An Invitation to the Set


HBO’s A Game of Thrones: Season 2: An Invitation to the Set

Can’t wait for the season premiere of A Game of Thrones season two? Me neither! That’s why I’m so excited to have a peek behind the scenes courtesy of HBO. ‘An Invitation to the Set’ features short comments from many of the major players from season one, as well as some quick glimpses at characters premiering from season two. Keep your eyes peeled for Melisandre and Brienne of Tarth!

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50 Page Fridays: Paula Brandon


50 Page Fridays: Paula Brandon

THE RUINED CITY is the newest book in Paula Brandon’s Veiled Isles Series. Click Read more to check out a 3 Chapter excerpt!

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George R.R. Martin answers fan questions on Reddit


A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinAuthors are busy folk, and none more-so that George R.R. Martin. Nevertheless, as A Song of Ice and Fire continues to take the world by storm, thanks to HBO’s Game of Thrones and 2011’s successful launch of the series’ fifth volume, A Dance with Dragons, Martin found some time to answer questions from his fans on Reddit, one of the Internet’s most vibrant and popular communities.

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Gaming

First Look: ‘A Game of Thrones’ Video Game


Via George R.R. Martin’s ‘Not a Blog’ comes this first look at the A Game of Thrones video game. Watch carefully and you’ll see a cameo from George himself!

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Nine Named or Notable Swords from Fantasy Fiction


Nine Named or Notable Swords from Fantasy Fiction

Legendary swords are a staple of fantasy fiction. Many of them are magical,  but not all: for some of these weapons, the “magic” is to be found in the skill and heroism of those who wield them. Let’s take a look now at nine such swords from fantasy fiction.

Longclaw (A Song of Ice and Fire, [...]

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