Game of Thrones Redux

After watching the spectacular HBO adaptation of Game of Thrones I decided to re-download the book onto my Kindle and restart reading it.  I gave up because I couldn't keep up with all the characters and incestual sex, etc. but now that I kind of know what's what I need to know what happens next.  Because the show won't be back until "Spring 2012."  That's too far away.  Nerd on!