In case you haven't had the inclination, may I suggest in the highest terms possible, that you pick up a copy today.
If you like Fantasy type fiction even a little, you will love this book. I tore through it in a day or two, and then the next two in the series right after. Its like Lord of the Rings... only better. Wait, is that possible? Let me check. Yep, no Tom Bombadil. It's better.
Seriously... go read Game of Thrones right now. I'll wait.