A Feast of Ice and Fire Cookbook

Honeyed chicken and beef and bacon pie sound like a better way to spend an evening in Westeros than getting involved in the politics. A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Companion Cookbook turns the food from George R.R. Martin’s books into more than 100 recipes, organized by region. You can head north for something hearty or visit Dorne for duck with lemon and stuffed grape leaves.

We like this as a gift for the Game of Thrones reader who actually wants to cook, not just collect another bit of fandom. Full-color photographs, excerpts from all five books and a guide to entertaining give it something to offer beyond the recipes. A dinner built around one region is a fun excuse to get friends around the table without demanding costumes.

This copy is used and described as being in good condition. That suits a working kitchen shelf better than someone expecting a pristine gift.