Song of Ice & Fire: Book 5

While I have not yet had time to read George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire I have enjoyed watching the the fan reactions to the long delay between books. After (I believe) a 7 year gap between the last book and the announcement of the release date of the newest book. Apparently there were some plans to split up the newest book for retail release, but the publisher has decided against, at least for the hardcover book, not to pursue that option.