User blog comment:Eyehavenofilter/Reading the books before watching the HBO show/@comment-5670832-20121219082912

Usually I always say read the books first, but the show is so well done that I don't think you lose enjoyment. I read the books first, and your right the series has so many characters that it's easier to keep track if you read. Still, it's so hard waiting for episodes when your so far ahead in the story.