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A Song of Ice and Fire Books

In order from A Game of Thrones to A Dance with Dragons.

The A Song of Ice and Fire series is a set of 5 chapter books by George R. R. Martin, published between 1996 and 2011. Most books run about 970 pages. Subjects across the series include violence, family history, and power and authority.

About the series

What's A Song of Ice and Fire About?

Five published adult epic-fantasy novels about rival families, contested kingdoms, and a supernatural threat gathering beyond the Wall.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$379

Book #1 · Chapter Book · 1996

A Game of Thrones

By George R. R. Martin

In a land of endless seasons, power struggles and dark forces threaten the realm.

835 pages· 292,727 words

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Summary: In a world where summers span decades and winters a lifetime, the Starks of Winterfell face rising threats from beyond the Wall. As sinister forces gather, lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, vie for power in a deadly game. Amidst plots and betrayals, a dragon prince seeks a throne, and a woman embarks on a perilous journey. Who will survive the game of thrones?

In reading order

A Song of Ice and Fire Series

5 books · Published 1996–2011

#1 in Series

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$379

A Game of Thrones

Chapter Book · 1996

In a land of endless seasons, power struggles and dark forces threaten the realm.

#2 in Series

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$3420

A Clash of Kings

Chapter Book · 1998

Chaos erupts as six factions vie for the Iron Throne amidst prophecy and war.

#3 in Series

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$3420

A Storm of Swords

Chapter Book · 2000

Five vie for power as the dead rise and kingdoms clash in a storm of swords.

#4 in Series

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$1049

A Feast for Crows

Chapter Book · 2005

In a land of uneasy peace, new plots and alliances emerge. Who will survive the feast for crows?

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$3800

A Dance with Dragons

Chapter Book · 2011

Power struggles and hidden threats loom as the Seven Kingdoms teeter on the brink of chaos.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the A Song of Ice and Fire series?

There are 5 books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. It began with A Game of Thrones in 1996, and the newest book, A Dance with Dragons, was published in 2011.