books for fans of 'game of thrones'

By keely aouga

Written by George R. R. Martin, the Game of Thrones series follows two powerful families playing a deadly game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.

The books were adapted into an HBO series that ran for eight seasons. It garnered so much attention from fans that a prequel, House of Dragons was developed. 

Craving the epic twists, ruthless politics, and unforgettable characters of Game of Thrones? We’ve curated a list of books that will keep you just as riveted.

'Sword Catcher'

In Cassandra Clare's novel series, two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of dangerous magic and dark secrets that could change the world forever.

'Red Rising'

Red Rising is a dystopian science fiction novel set in the future on Mars. It follows lowborn miner Darrow as he infiltrates the ranks of the elite Golds.

'An Ember in the Ashes'

Written by Sabaa Tahir, the novel is part of a series that follows a girl spying for rebels against the reigning empire in exchange for their help in rescuing her captive brother.

'Assassin's Apprentice'

A six-year-old royal is taken to an army base where he trains to be an assassin. This is Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden's first book under the pseudonym Robin Hobb.

'The Hobbit'

A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.

'The Winter King'

Written by Bernard Cornwell, this novel series is a reimagined version of the characters and plot elements from the Arthurian myth.

'The Blade Itself'

In Joe Abercrombie's first installation of The First Law trilogy, a barbarian has finally run out of luck and he’s on the verge of being dead. 

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