BookBingeA Song of Ice and Fire Books in Order
The short answer
George R.R. Martin · 5 books
- How many books?
- There are 5 books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, published 1996–2011.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with A Game of Thrones (1996).
About 4,400 pages — roughly 70 hours of reading
A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of epic fantasy novels by American novelist and screenwriter George R.R. Martin.
Here is the complete A Song of Ice and Fire reading order — all 5 books by George R.R. Martin, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- A Game of ThronesWinter is coming.1996801 pages
- A Clash of KingsA comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky.1998761 pages
- A Storm of SwordsOf the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor.2000992 pages
- A Feast for CrowsThe Lannisters are in power on the Iron Throne.2005792 pages
- A Dance with DragonsIn the aftermath of a colossal battle, Daenerys Targaryen rules with her three dragons.20111,040 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many A Song of Ice and Fire books are there?
There are 5 books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, from A Game of Thrones (1996) to A Dance with Dragons (2011). Together they run to about 4,400 pages.
Is the A Song of Ice and Fire series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is A Dance with Dragons (2011), and George R.R. Martin hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first A Song of Ice and Fire book?
A Game of Thrones (1996) is book one, at 801 pages. Winter is coming.
Should I read the A Song of Ice and Fire series in publication order?
Yes. For the A Song of Ice and Fire series, reading order and publication order are the same — A Game of Thrones (1996) through A Dance with Dragons (2011).
How long does it take to read all A Song of Ice and Fire books?
About 4,400 pages across 5 books — roughly 70 hours at a page a minute. The longest is A Dance with Dragons (1,040 pages); the shortest is A Clash of Kings (761 pages).