A Song of Ice and Fire Books in Order
The five published Song of Ice and Fire novels in order, the books behind Game of Thrones, plus the companion books set in the same world.
A Song of Ice and Fire is George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series, told through many characters as noble houses fight for the Iron Throne of Westeros. It is the basis of HBO's Game of Thrones.
Five novels have been published. The sixth, The Winds of Winter, has no release date as of October 2026, and a seventh is planned. The books are violent and sexually explicit.
5 books by George R.R. Martin, in publication order.
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The books in order
- 1
A Game of Thrones (1996)
Lord Eddard Stark is called south to serve the king, while threats gather beyond the Wall.
- 2
A Clash of Kings (1998)
- 3
A Storm of Swords (2000)
- 4
A Feast for Crows (2005)
Covers some characters' stories; the others continue in A Dance with Dragons.
- 5
A Dance with Dragons (2011)
Best Reading Order
Read the five novels in publication order. A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons happen partly at the same time, each following a different group of characters. Some fans use a combined reading order that alternates chapters from both, but publication order works fine for a first read.
Companion Books
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms collects the Dunk and Egg novellas, set about a century before the main series, and Fire & Blood is a history of House Targaryen. Both stand on their own and can be read before or after the novels.
Looking for something similar once you've finished? Browse the read-alike lists or the other series guides.