A Song of Ice and Fire Books in Order
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series of epic fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin
A Song of Ice and Fire was first published in 1996 in the United States by Bantam Books and HarperCollins.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1996 · George R. R. Martin
The inaugural novel in A Song of Ice and Fire, an epic fantasy series by American author George R. R. Martin, published August 1, 1996. Set in…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · George R. R. Martin
Clash of Kings is the second book in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. It follows the aftermath of the deaths of Lord Eddard Stark…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · George R. R. Martin
A Storm of Swords is the third book in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. The novel continues the story of the struggle for power…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · George R. R. Martin
In A Feast for Crows, George R. R. Martin delivers the fourth book of his epic series, as a kingdom torn asunder finds itself on the brink of peace,…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · George R. R. Martin
In the aftermath of a massive battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms is uncertain as new threats emerge from all sides. Daenerys Targaryen, the…
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2016 · George R. R. Martin
The Winds of Winter is the sixth novel in the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. It is planned as the penultimate…
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Year unknown · George R. R. Martin
A Dream of Spring is a planned novel in George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. The book is expected to be the seventh and final…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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1996 · George R. R. Martin
"Blood of Dragons" is a short fantasy novel written by George R. R. Martin. It was first published in the July 1997 issue of the science fiction…
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The Princess and the Queen, or, The Blacks and the Greens
2013 · George R. R. Martin
The Princess and the Queen, or, The Blacks and the Greens is an epic fantasy novella by American novelist George R. R. Martin, published in the 2013…
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Buy on AmazonThe Wit & Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister
2013
The perfect gift for fans of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels and HBO’s Game of Thrones: a collection of wicked one-liners from…
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Buy on AmazonA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
2013 · George R. R. Martin
Taking place nearly a century before A Game of Thrones, this volume compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's A…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · George R. R. Martin
The first volume of a two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros, set centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones. It answers key questions…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · George R. R. Martin and Linda Antonsson
"The World of Ice and Fire" (2014) is a comprehensive guide to Game of Thrones and beyond, co-written by George R. R. Martin and the founders of…
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Year unknown · George R. R. Martin, Elio Garcia and Linda Antonsson
The Rise of the Dragon is a 2022 book written by George R. R. Martin, Elio M. García Jr., and Linda Antonsson. It serves as a companion to Fire &…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the A Song of Ice and Fire books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and matches author George R. R. Martin's intended sequence Start with “A Game of Thrones.”
How many books are in the A Song of Ice and Fire series?
We list 14 books by George R. R. Martin , published between 1996–2018.
Where can I buy the A Song of Ice and Fire books?
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