Yes. This is a book. I'm trying to read that with my very bad Japanese.
SAO is a book too? Shows how much I know. Also, can't read Japanese. Way to punch me in the feels. :'|
SAO was a light novel originally. There are translated english PDF's (including unreleased/hidden chapters*) floating around the net, just do a quick search.
Edit: * - Yes, including that scene, you perverts
For the topic at hand... I'm currently just finishing book 10/14 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Very good reads - if you're a LOTR/fantasy fan, they're definitely worth checking out.