George R. R. Martin is an American novelist and television producer renowned for creating A Song of Ice and Fire, an intricate fantasy epic that revolutionized the genre with its complex characters and unpredictable plot developments. Beyond fantasy, Martin's reading interests span historical fiction, science fiction, and adventure narratives, as evidenced by his diverse recommendation selections. His work has earned him numerous awards and a global fanbase spanning decades.
13 Books Recommended by George R R Martin
Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site
Ready Player One
9 people recommendedA tremendous amount of fun.
Also recommended by: Mark Zuckerberg, Brian Armstrong, Astro Teller, Bill Gurley, Austen Allred, Barry Ritholtz, Jenn Im, Steve Jurvetson
Station Eleven
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xReally blew me away.
Really blew me away.
Also recommended by: Kathryn Minshew, Tim Urban, Tyler Cowen
The Girl on the Train
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xIt's a strong story, with a great sense of time and place, and one that had me from start to finish.
It's a strong story, with a great sense of time and place, and one that had me from start to finish.
Also recommended by: Barack Obama, Jennifer Aniston, Joe Hill
[This author] is a journalist who writes non-fiction books that read like novels, real page-turners. This one is no exception.
[This author] is a journalist who writes non-fiction books that read like novels, real page-turners. This one is no exception.
Also recommended by: Lloyd Blankfein, Chris Dixon
Ivanhoe
2 people recommended[This author] is hard going for many modern readers, I realize, but thereβs still great stuff to be found in [this book].
Also recommended by: Murray Carter
The Fireman
recommended 2xOriginal and gripping, a page-turner.
Original and gripping, a page-turner.
Outlander
A wonderful blend of historical drama, science fiction, fantasy, and romance.
Armada
recommended 2xA paean to the video games of a bygone era.
A paean to the video games of a bygone era.
Angles of Attack
recommended 2xMight actually have an outside chance at earning a genuine Hugo nod solely on its merits.
Might actually have an outside chance at earning a genuine Hugo nod solely on its merits.
The Beautiful Cigar Girl
recommended 2xCall this one history or biography if you must, but it reads like a novel.
Call this one history or biography if you must, but it reads like a novel.