The Fireside

Nope it's not Winds of Winter , or even the Dunk and Egg collection (yet, though I think we'll get that before Book Six of Ice and Fire comes out), but there are some George R.R. Martin stuff coming up for fans.

At long last, I've finished reading Dance With Dragons (Book Five of Ice and Fire) by George R.R. Martin. Great book, better than Book Four. They're all good, really. I don't get the negativity. Should it have been 200-300 pages shorter? Perhaps. But it's George's series, not mine, and I've been reading and savoring each book, chapter by chapter, for a little over a year now. Now the wait begins for the next book. I have tons of other books to read, though.  Now, onto....

In about two months, the third and final film in Christopher Nolan's Batman series, The Dark Knight Rises, will be released in theatres and IMAX. These films have been inspired from certain graphic novels and comics. Here are the names of some of them, to get your fill before or after you see the film.

What a crazy-ass playoff season it's been. My teams of choice have all been eliminated. In the East, the Devils will face off against the Rangers. In the West, the Coyotes will attempt to take out the Kings. My prediction for the Cup Final? Kings vs Rangers.

At long last, the cover art for the 14th and final Wheel of Time  book has been revealed....

Disappoining to some, it depends on what you're after. Check some of these artists out if you don't recognize them. Here are the shows I wish to attend at this year's Bluesfest....