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A Song of Ice and Fire Reading Order

A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin has 5 main books (1996–2011). Start with A Game of Thrones (1996) and read the numbered books in order.

By George R. R. Martin

A Song of Ice and Fire books in order

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  1. #1

    A Game of Thrones

    1996 · 801 pages

    14 h 1 min
  2. #2

    A Clash of Kings

    1998 · 761 pages

    13 h 19 min
  3. #3

    A Storm of Swords

    2000 · 992 pages

    17 h 22 min
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  5. #4

    A Feast for Crows

    2005 · 792 pages

    13 h 52 min
  6. #5

    A Dance with Dragons

    2011

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Page counts: median across editions on Open Library. Times assume about 250 words per page. How we calculate.

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A Song of Ice and Fire: common questions

How many books are in the A Song of Ice and Fire series?
There are 5 main books in A Song of Ice and Fire. The most recent main book listed here is A Dance with Dragons (2011).
What order should I read A Song of Ice and Fire in?
Read A Song of Ice and Fire in its numbered order: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and so on. A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons cover the same period from different characters' viewpoints.
What is the first A Song of Ice and Fire book?
The first book is A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, published in 1996.

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