Welcome! I am pretty new here as well. I also started reading the books because of the tv show GOT. I thought it was awesome and had to know more! I suspect that there are a lot of fans that came here as a result of the show as well. ;) Believe me when I say that it is fun, interesting, and entertaining! I am so glad that I have some where to discuss ASOIF while I am awaiting the next book in the series. Hope to hear your thoughts and ideas soon.