book series in order

The main A Song of Ice and Fire series doesn't have to be read in a complicated order. Just follow the publication order, which is the most straightforward way to go. Here's the list:

1. A Game of Thrones (1996)
2. A Clash of Kings (1998)
3. A Storm of Swords (2000)
4. A Feast for Crows (2005)
5. A Dance with Dragons (2011)

That's the core five books published so far. A sixth book, The Winds of Winter, is still being written, and a seventh, A Dream of Spring, is planned to finish the series.

A quick heads-up about books four and five: they happen around the same time but follow different characters. Some readers like to read them together in one big combined order, but reading them one after the other works fine too.

If you want to explore the world beyond the main story, there are a few other books you can read after the main series. They're optional, but they add a lot of history and lore:

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: This is a collection of three novellas about a knight named Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg. They're set about 90 years before A Game of Thrones. A good place to start if you want more stories in the world but something a bit lighter.

Fire & Blood: This is a history book about House Targaryen, written from an in-universe perspective. It covers the events that lead up to the main series and is the basis for the House of the Dragon TV show. It reads more like a real history book, so it's best saved for after you're already invested in the world.

The World of Ice & Fire: This is an illustrated reference book that acts as a comprehensive guide to the history and geography of Westeros. Another one for deep lore enthusiasts.

Yes. You should read them in order. That way, the story makes sense. You get the characters growing up book by book. The plot builds on itself. You won't be confused about who's who or what's going on. So start with Sorcerer's Stone and go from there.

Then go in order. Here's the list:

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or Philosopher's Stone)
2. Chamber of Secrets
3. Prisoner of Azkaban
4. Goblet of Fire
5. Order of the Phoenix
6. Half-Blood Prince
7. Deathly Hallows

Start with the main books. The series is called The Empyrean.

Here's the order you want:

Fourth Wing (2023)
Iron Flame (2023)
Onyx Storm (2025)

Read them in that order. The story builds on itself. You'll be lost if you skip around.

There's also a companion book called Threshing Day. It comes out in September 2026. It's not the next book in the main story. It's a collection of short stories about different characters on their Threshing Day.

So for the main plot, just read those three. Then keep an eye out for the fourth book. It doesn't have a title or release date yet.

Start with the first book. Then go in order. Here's the list:

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or Philosopher's Stone)
2. Chamber of Secrets
3. Prisoner of Azkaban
4. Goblet of Fire
5. Order of the Phoenix
6. Half-Blood Prince
7. Deathly Hallows

That's it. Don't skip around. You can read the side books later if you want. The main story works best in that order.