A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones; A Clash of Kings; A Storm of Swords; A Feast for Crows; A Dance with Dragons.

Likened to Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings saga, George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has sold over 90 million copies, having been translated into 47 languages as of January 2017. The fourth and fifth volumes reached the top of the New York Times Best Seller lists upon their releases. The books were adapted into the HBO television fantasy drama series A Game of Thrones which has been praised by critics for its acting, complex characters, story, scope, and production values. The series received 59 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most by a drama series, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. Its other awards and nominations include three Hugo Awards for Best Dramatic Presentation, a Peabody Award, and five nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama. Many critics and publications have named the show as one of the best television series of all time.