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A Song of Ice and Fire Reading Order

A Song of Ice and Fire (the books behind HBO's Game of Thrones) is George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork. Here's the complete GoT reading order — including the long-awaited upcoming installments.

Where to start

Start with A Game of Thrones. The series must be read in order — each book follows directly from the last across a sprawling cast of characters.

Complete GoT Book List

  1. 1

    A Game of Thrones

    George R.R. Martin·1996·Book 1 — start here
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  2. 2

    A Clash of Kings

    George R.R. Martin·1998·Book 2
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  3. 3

    A Storm of Swords

    George R.R. Martin·2000·Book 3
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  4. 4

    A Feast for Crows

    George R.R. Martin·2005·Book 4
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  5. 5

    A Dance with Dragons

    George R.R. Martin·2011·Book 5
    Buy

  6. The Winds of Winter

    Upcoming
    George R.R. Martin·TBA·Book 6 — forthcoming
    Coming Soon

  7. A Dream of Spring

    Upcoming
    George R.R. Martin·TBA·Book 7 — planned finale
    Coming Soon

  8. Fire & Blood

    Optional
    George R.R. Martin·2018·Companion — Targaryen history (basis for House of the Dragon)
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  9. The World of Ice & Fire

    Optional
    George R.R. Martin·2014·Companion — world history reference
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GoT — Frequently Asked Questions

When will The Winds of Winter be released?

George R.R. Martin has not announced an official release date for The Winds of Winter (Book 6). It has been in progress since 2011. Updates appear on his blog at georgerrmartin.com.

Should I read A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons together?

Books 4 and 5 cover the same time period with different POV characters. Many fans recommend reading them in a combined reading order that interleaves chapters — search for the "combined A Feast for Crows / A Dance with Dragons" reading order online.

Do I need to read the books if I watched Game of Thrones?

The show and books diverge significantly from Season 5 onward. The books contain vastly more detail, subplot, and characters — they're a different experience even for show fans.

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