How many books are in the Game of Thrones series?

Although there are 5 Game of Thrones books published, author George R.R. Martin intends for there to be 7 by the time the series is finished. He’s been working on the sixth book, The Winds of Winter, for literally a decade, and wondering when he finally might finish is a popular topic of speculation among fans.

What are the 7 books of Game of Thrones?

A Song of Ice and Fire

A Game of Thrones (1996)
A Clash of Kings (1998)
A Storm of Swords (2000)
A Feast for Crows (2005)
A Dance with Dragons (2011)
The Winds of Winter (forthcoming)
A Dream of Spring (forthcoming)

Is the GOT book series finished?

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin has confirmed a ‘different direction’ for the end of his book series. Earlier this year, the writer shared an encouraging update on The Winds of Winter, having not published ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ sequel since A Dance with Dragons in 2011.

Is Game of Thrones books better than show?

While the series definitely did well to convey the broad strokes of the political scheming seen in the book series, the show also didn’t go as far into the intricacies as the books did, with the series even cutting out several plot points.

Is daenerys dead in the books?

Certainly, the most controversial end for a character was that of Daenerys Targaryen. As she sought to claim the Iron Throne, she turned mad and burned the city to the ground, killing countless innocent people. Ultimately, she was killed by Jon Snow. In the books, Daenerys’ darker side shines through more often.

Why hasn’t George RR Martin finish his books?

Maybe he’s hopelessly stuck. But Martin has struggled to finish stories since his childhood, and perhaps he still doesn’t know how to set this dragon down. As Martin admitted last July, “This writing stuff is hard.” Or, as he put it last January, “When I write novels, I immerse myself completely in a fictional world.

Is it worth it to read Game of Thrones books?

So now the question is: IS THIS BOOK WORTH READING? The answer: YES. Martin creates a very detailed and rich world in A Game of Thrones with very deep characters. And even without having read the book, I still very much enjoyed watching the TV show.