I'm a big fan of the books, and I actually bought the DVDs of Season 1 in order to watch it (I don't have Starz either). I'm still on the first of the two DVDs and trying to re-acquaint myself because it's been YEARS since I read the first books! But I find that I am remembering a lot of what went on. The DVDs are only about $20 for each set... well worth it, I think.