Quote Originally Posted by Shadykaricta View Post
In the middle of "A game of Thrones." Debating if I can handle the wait and not start the second book.
LOL

I highly recommend reading book 1 through before starting book 2.

Even if you saw season 1 on TV, and it does follow the book quite well, it doesn't give you the detail the book does. It's well worth your time to read it through so you don't miss anything.