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Just in time for the season three premiere of HBO's Game of Thrones, author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel has released the party planning ebook Party Like a Lannister. Monroe-Cassel is one of the co-authors of the extraordinary Game of Thrones cookbook, A Feast of Ice and Fire, and she's back with a how-to for throwing a Thrones-themed shindig.
Party Like a Lannister is a short but sweet party planning guide currently available only through Apple iBook on your iPhone or iPad. (Monroe-Cassel hopes to make the ebook available in other formats, including PDF, at a later date.) The book covers typical party planning ground like sending invitations, decorating, meal planning, and more, all with a Game of Thrones theme. Each section is also marked as Novice, Initiate, or Maester to let you know the amount of time and skill you might need to complete the activity.
My favorite section is the decoration tips for each House of Westeros, giving hosts and hostesses ideas for setting the perfect ambience for the party. If your feast is Stark-themed, for example, you'll want your home to capture the warmth of the halls of Winterfell. I also enjoyed the inclusion of a few choice Dothraki phrases you can impress your guests with, including how to say "Welcome!"
If you're looking for recipes online, don't forget to check out Monroe-Cassel's food blog, Inn at the Crossroads, and the companion Game of Thrones brewing blog, Game of Brews. You can also find other fun Game of Thrones party-related goods online like these House sigil cookie cutters and a how-to for making your own Iron Throne cake.
Party Like a Lannister is only $4.99 to download the 52 page guide to your Apple device, and you can check out a free preview before purchase to help you decide. If you're planning on hosting a fete of ice and fire for the premiere on March 31, I recommend giving this informative and fun ebook a try.
