August 1, 1996

A Game of Thrones is the first book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin. Set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, it follows a sprawling cast of characters as they navigate the complex political landscape of the Seven Kingdoms. The book centers on the power struggle for the Iron Throne, the seat of the king in Westeros, with several noble families vying for control, including the Starks of the North, the Lannisters, and the Baratheons.

November 16, 1998

A Clash of Kings is the second book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, published in 1998. The story unfolds in the aftermath of King Robert Baratheon’s death, with the Seven Kingdoms engulfed in a brutal civil war known as the War of the Five Kings. Claimants from various noble houses, including Stannis Baratheon, Renly Baratheon, Joffrey Baratheon, Robb Stark, and Balon Greyjoy vie for the Iron Throne and control of Westeros, each with their own motivations and followers.

August 8, 2000

A Storm of Swords is the third book in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, released in 2000. As the War of the Five Kings rages on, alliances shift, and blood is spilled in every corner of Westeros. Robb Stark, King in the North, faces betrayal from unexpected allies, while Stannis Baratheon’s faith is tested as he seeks to reclaim his claim to the Iron Throne. In King’s Landing, the Lannisters hold the throne, but tensions rise within their ranks as new threats close in.

October 17, 2005

A Feast for Crows is the fourth book in A Song of Ice and Fire, published in 2005. Following the bloody fallout of the War of the Five Kings, Westeros is fractured and vulnerable, with noble families struggling to reclaim power and rebuild. In King’s Landing, Queen Cersei Lannister grapples with newfound authority as threats close in from all sides, while her brother Jaime faces internal conflicts about loyalty and duty.

July 12, 2011

A Dance with Dragons, the fifth book in A Song of Ice and Fire, was released in 2011. As the wars in Westeros continue to take their toll, new players emerge, and tensions rise across the continent and beyond. In the North, Jon Snow, now Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, faces dangerous challenges as he attempts to unite the Night’s Watch and the Free Folk against the approaching winter and the supernatural threats beyond the Wall. His decisions, however, stir dissent and place him in a precarious position among his own brothers.