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Wolf HallFor those of you who prefer cold-blooded political machinations to ice dragon battles (I know you맥스카지노�re out there), this BBC miniseries based on Hilary Mantel맥스카지노�s novel of the same name will keep you in intrigue for days. It also stars no less than FIVE Game of Thrones alumni — Mark Gatiss (Tycho Nestoris), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Jojen Reed), Jonathan Pryce (The High Sparrow), Harry Lloyd (Viserys Targaryen), and Tim Plester (Black Walder Rivers). 9. The Twilight Zone Did you know GRRM was also worked as a writer on the first revival of The Twilight Zone? Because he did. He wrote five episodes that aired in 1986; one of these was directed by horror icon Wes Craven. 10. Kindred, Octavia Butler Octavia Butler is a true icon of science fiction so you can맥스카지노�t really go wrong, but Kindred is one of her most well-known works. It follows a young woman transported from 1976 to antebellum Maryland, where she has to protect her slave-owning ancestor to ensure that she맥스카지노�s eventually born. 11. The Grisha Trilogy, Leigh Bardugo The first book in this series, Shadow and Bone, tells the story of Alina Starkov, a young woman who discovers she has a magical talent that could save her kingdom from the dark creatures threatening to destroy it. First, though, she맥스카지노�ll have to figure out (1) how to use that talent and (2) who her true friends are. 12. The Last Kingdom Like Game of Thrones, but without magic and based on people who really existed. Bonus selling point: GRRM loves this show. 13. The Earthsea Cycle, Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula K. Le Guin is another icon of sci-fi and fantasy. When you want to stay in the fantasy vein of GoT, pick up The Earthsea Cycle, a series which follows various characters in the archipelago of Earthsea. The books are ostensibly YA, but Le Guin's writing will keep adults enthralled too. 14. Dangerous Women, edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois The title says it all, but this anthology includes tales about women warriors, pilots, superheroes, and more, with stories contributed by several writers mentioned elsewhere on this list. Recommended for those who are fans of the strong ladies of Westeros.