You may have heard that a certain acclaimed television show is beginning its final march this Sunday. If you haven’t, well then you just might actually live in Westeros with no Internet. To bid adieu (and bide our time until that final book), we’ve decided to send off our beloved characters with a few literary recommendations - as they’ll have a bit of free time now.

Arya Stark

Every adolescent longs to see themselves mirrored in the books they read; to see their personal stories play out on the pages and remind them they’re not alone. This also goes for everyone’s favorite vengeful teenager, Arya Stark. Children of Blood and Bone, The City of Brass, and Six of Crows will offer her inspiring tales of heroic young women fighting for family and freedom.

Bran Stark

Someone who also might be feeling a little left out in the cold in terms of empathy is dear Bran. For solidarity and insight into warging into animals, understanding the complexity of the mystical world, and saving one’s people—all simple tasks—Bran should turn to A Wolf in the Whale by Jordanna Max Brodsky.

Sansa Stark

After seven seasons of mostly pure terror, Sansa deserves to go back to her original love—sewing. Purls and Poison, the latest in the Black Sheep Knitting Mystery Series, will give Sansa the sense of thrill she’s used to...but at a slightly less stressful degree. If she cares to continue her crafting, she can simply consult our Keep it Crafty book list!

Daenerys Targaryen & Jon Snow

Familial strife, lovers’ quarrels, and deathbed confessions, all told within the framework of a family of dragons—Jo Walton’s Tooth and Claw would provide an informative book club for the fire and ice duo of Dany and Jon. If a group read provides too distracting they could always watch How to Train Your Dragon and chill.

Tyrion Lannister

No stranger to books or wine, Tyrion Lannister should simply combine his two loves and drink his way through Tim Federle’s Tequila Mockingbird—a collection of literary libations that will quench a thirst for knowledge and cocktails.

Cersei Lannister

A dose of escapism is due for Cersei. Keeping in mind her regal roots, The Royal Runaway, and The Royal We will let her forget her reigning woes and possibly convince her that sovereignty is not synonymous with death, destruction, and barrels of wildfire.

Joffrey Baratheon

Hey Joffrey, haven’t heard from you in a while! Maybe it’s because your constant anger issues created a bit of a problem for absolutely everyone. Work through that particular character trait of yours with the help of Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era.

Brienne of Tarth

Tapping into Brienne’s tendency to swear oaths of fealty to everyone she meets, some Anglo-Saxon historical fiction might satisfy her desire of knighthood. Dorothy Dunnett’s six-part Lymond Chronicles (starting with Game of Kings, a title that may have inspired a certain someone) and Hild from Nicola Griffith will keep her busy.

Samwell Tarley

Understanding that knowledge is power and the key to survival, Samwell Tarley, the ultimate librarian might try picking up a few memoirs to best be in tune with his friends and foes. Start with The Argonauts, continue to No Ashes in the Fire, and finish with The Memory Palace.   

Yara and Theon Greyjoy

For the seafaring siblings of Theon and Yara Greyjoy, we’d like to help and entertain. As Theon has been on a rather tough journey of self-discovery; a cup of tea, some laughs, and guidance might be of help. Mindy Kaling’s collection of essays, Why Not Me, would be the perfect opportunity for Theon to have a laugh at his own mortality.

Because of her love of the high-seas and women, Yara can dive into Compass Rose, the debut novel from author Anna Burke, which tells the sapphic story of Rose and her turbulent oceanic adventures.

 

 

Want even more Game of Thrones content? Check out our list of Game of Thrones readalikes, and book recommendations straight from the Thrones author himself, George R.R. Martin.