We have talked many times about all the volumes that are part of the incredible world of Song of ice and fire and how the (now ongoing) series the house of the dragon is based on the book Fire and Bloodand. But it turns out that the «game of thrones universe«, as we could call it, is even bigger and includes other titles that will even shape future shows on Max. So that you don't get confused and are clear at once how they are going and how many books there are, here we give you a complete review of the literary work of the great George RR Martin. Take note.
A song of ice and fire, his most famous saga
We could say that it was the one that started it all. the saga Song of ice and fire It is the basis on which the famous series of Game of Thrones that we have all seen on Max (formerly HBO Max, remember). This is not over yet, because good old Martin still he has two books left to close it completely.
This also means that the ending of the series could differ from that of the books. It is said that since the writer has always been involved in the production of the format for TV, the key points of the outcome that we have seen will be the same ones that we will read in the remainder of the reading, but also that precisely the ending upset the audience so much that It would not be surprising if George RR Martin ends up changing the script -pun intended- and surprises us with some drastic change that helps him reconcile with the fans.
Be that as it may, these are all the books that are part of the saga most important (and its years of publication):
- Game of Thrones (1996)
- A Clash of Kings (1998)
- Sword Storm (2000)
- Feast of crows (2005)
- Dragon Dance (2011)
- Winds of winter (yet to be published)
- Spring Dream (yet to be published)
Fire and blood
We go back 300 years before the events in the saga of Song of ice and fire to delve into the history of the dynasty Targaryen. This book, published in 2018 is the basis, as we have already indicated, of the series the house of the dragon -which has just finished its second season-, although be careful because its pages cover only the first 150 years: it is expected that there will be a second volume of Fire and blood in which the second half is discussed (and which should connect with the beginning of Game of Thrones).
Of course, with how long George is taking with Winter winds y Spring dream, you are going to have to put (a lot) of patience into the matter.
The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Known as Tales of Dunk and Egg They will be the next to inspire a title from Max's catalogue. The company has already confirmed that we will enjoy a series based on the stories in this collection, composed by none other than three novels.
The plots take place about 90 years before the whole mess begins in Game of Thrones, and they put us on the trail of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and his squire Aegon V Targaryen (Egg). The titles of the books (and their years of publication) are as follows:
- Knight Errant (1998)
- The Loyal Sword (2003)
- The Mysterious Knight (2010)
The World of Ice and Fire
It is possibly George's least known writing - related to this universe, of course. The World of Ice and Fire tells us the "never before told" story of Westeros becomes a header guide in which the history of the Seven Kingdoms is set, with all the battles, rivalries and rebellions that will end up taking us to Game of Thrones.
Not only plots that happened but also rumors and speculations, as well as popular tales, are collected in a volume in which there is no shortage of illustrations and full-color maps, with family trees of all the houses. Only suitable for fans very fans but an essential if this is one of the sagas of your life.
Extra: Dangerous women
This is not a book of the saga as such: it is an anthology in which numerous authors have participated and in which stories of various genres with women as protagonists are cited. The interesting thing about the topic is that among these stories we find the short novel «The Princess and the Queen«, written by George RR Martin and set in the world of Westeros (about two hundred years before the beginning of game of thrones), when the continent was devastated by a civil war.
In what order to read the books?
If you are wondering if there is any correct way to read books, the best thing, without a doubt, is to do it in a correct way. chronological as George states in his stories. In that sense, the way to do it would be the following:
- Fire and blood
- The Errant Knight
- The Loyal Sword
- The Mysterious Knight
- Game of Thrones
- Clash of Kings
- Storm of swords
- Feast for Crows
- dragon dance
- Winds of winter (yet to be published)
- Spring Dream (yet to be published)