A Game of Thrones
by George R. R. Martin
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- The Hobbit
George R.R. Martin isn't the only one with two R's in the middle of his name. Remember that guy J.R.R. Tolkien? We think The Hobbit is a perfect companion book to AGOT. - Medieval Period
Lots of characters in AGOT get medieval on one another. However, this Shmoop link about the time period is relatively innocuous and will give you a brief background of what inspired the lands of Westeros.