George R. R. Martin

George R. R. Martin's Book Recommendations

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George R. R. Martin is an American novelist and short-story writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is best known for his epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the HBO television series Game of Thrones. His diverse reading interests span historical fiction, sci-fi, and thrillers.

13 books recommended 7 books authored

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πŸ“š Books Recommended by George R. R. Martin 13

The Fireman

The Fireman

by Joe Hill

"Original and gripping, a page-turner."

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Outlander

Outlander

by Diana Gabaldon

"A wonderful blend of historical drama, science fiction, fantasy, and romance."

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Dead Wake

Dead Wake

by Erik Larson

"[This author] is a journalist who writes non-fiction books that read like novels, real page-turners. This one is no exception."

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Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe

by Sir Walter Scott

"[This author] is hard going for many modern readers, I realize, but there’s still great stuff to be found in Ivanhoe."

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Armada

Armada

by Ernest Cline

"A paean to the video games of a bygone era."

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Angles of Attack

Angles of Attack

by Marko Kloos

"Might actually have an outside chance at earning a genuine Hugo nod solely on its merits."

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The White Company

The White Company

by Arthur Conan Doyle

"There’s still great stuff to be found [in this book]."

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The Beautiful Cigar Girl

The Beautiful Cigar Girl

by Daniel Stashower

"Call this one history or biography if you must, but it reads like a novel."

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The Iron King

The Iron King

by Maurice Druon

"France’s best historical novelist since Dumas Pere."

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The Girl on the Train

The Girl on the Train

by Paula Hawkins

"It's a strong story, with a great sense of time and place, and one that had me from start to finish."

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