Over the last couple of years, I’ve had a number of people tell me I should read “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin. In case you aren’t familiar with this series, it’s the basis for HBO’s popular “Game of Thrones.” The show has become a pop culture phenomenon, raking in millions of dollars. Normally, I would be more than happy to take someone’s reading suggestions, but I’m a little hesitant about this series for a number of reasons.