George R.R. Martin created an amazing fantasy world in the Game of Thrones series. Luckily for audiophiles, Game of Thrones audiobooks are available to listen to ! The major series books, not the tie-ins or extras, are narrated by British actor Roy Dotrice. In this list we have created, in order, the way the audiobooks should be listened to. Be prepared, some of the audiobook play times are as lengthy as the books !
For those not familiar with the Game of Thrones (GoT) world, it is a fantasy world where seasons last decades, nine “houses” fight for ultimate control, and dragons… of course there are dragons. The primary theme that runs through the series, is family bonds and how those bonds affect actions. It is a powerful series that was made into a very popular TV series on HBO.
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Fire & Blood (HBO Tie-in Edition): 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones
Author: George R. R. Martin
Narrator: Simon Vance
Listening Time: 26 hours, 24 minutes
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Audiobook Summary:
Set 300 years before the popular Game of Thrones series, Fire and Blood tells the history how House Targaryen came to power, held onto power, and how Aegon the Conqueror created the Iron Throne. Focused primarily on only the Targaryens, one of the nine houses, George R. R. Martin also describes what it was like in Westeros when dragons ruled the sky.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: A Song of Ice and Fire
Audiobook Summary:
This collection of novellas follow Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall and Aegon “Egg” Targaryen. Dunk is a hedge knight that was not bestowed the title Knight before his patron died, and Egg becomes the squire to Dunk. The novellas describe a knightly quest and code of conduct, about 100 years prior to the Game of Thrones series.
A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire
Author: George R.R. Martin
Narrator: Roy Dotrice
Listening Time: 33 hours, 46 minutes
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Audiobook Summary:
A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire is the novel that started the craze. It primarily covers the civil was between the ruling families of Westeros, the threat facing them from the Others, and the deadly path Daenerys Targaryen takes to regain the Iron Throne.
A Clash of Kings: A Song of Ice and Fire
Author: George R.R. Martin
Narrator: Roy Dotrice
Listening Time: 37 hours, 12 minutes
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Audiobook Summary:
The ruling families are still engaged in civil war, and the infighting between families becomes more intense. There is a new threat when people start disappearing. Exiled Daernerys is still trying to gather enough money and an army to retake the Iron Throne.
A Storm of Swords: A Song of Ice and Fire
Author: George R.R. Martin
Narrator: Roy Dotrice
Listening Time: 47 hours, 34 minutes
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Audiobook Summary:
The civil war still goes on for control of the Iron Throne, and the wilding army to the north starts to make its move. Daenerys Targaryen thinks she has gathered enough of an army to make her move to regain the Iron Throne.
A Feast for Crows: A Song of Ice and Fire
Author: George R.R. Martin
Narrator: Roy Dotrice
Listening Time: 33 hours, 51 minutes
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Audiobook Summary:
The civil war seems to be won by the Lannister family. This novel is about the consolidation of power, and subsequent rooting out of traitors to the throne.
A Dance with Dragons: A Song of Ice and Fire
Author: George R.R. Martin
Narrator: Roy Dotrice
Listening Time: 48 hours, 55 minutes
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Audiobook Summary:
Following a major battle, Daenerys Targaryen finds herself at the top, with her dragons. There are still threats out there and getting stronger, but this story focuses on palace intrigue and mystery.
The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones
Author: George R. R. Martin, Elio M. Garcia, Linda Antonsson
Narrator: Roy Dotrice, Nicholas Guy Smith
Listening Time: 21 hours, 22 minutes
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Audiobook Summary:
This book is offered in audiobook format, but you would be missing out on the majority of the content. George R.R. Martin teamed with two of the biggest fans of the series and created this companion piece. In it is an illustrated history of all the families and all the battles that have taken place in the Game of Throne series.
The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty
Author: George R. R. Martin, Elio M. García, Linda Antonsson
Narrator: Harry Lloyd
Listening Time: 8 hours, 10 minutes
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Audiobook Summary:
Much like the previous audiobook, this one is really better in hardcover format. The audiobook does include a PDF file of the content talked about. This book focuses only on the Targaryen Family and their history with dragons.
Frequent Questions about Game of Thrones Audiobooks:
Who narrates the Game of Thrones audiobooks ?
The Game of Thrones series is narrated by British actor Roy Dotrice. The prequels and post -series books are narrated by either Simon Vance or Harry Lloyd.
How many Game of Thrones audiobooks are there ?
Currently, there are nine audiobooks in the Game of Thrones series.
Where can I listen to a Game of Thrones audiobook ?
You can listen to a Game of Thrones audiobook on whichever platform carries them. Amazon’s Audible carries them and you can click any link in this article to get them. We also wrote an article on free places to listen to audiobooks and you might find them there. That article is here.
How long is the Game of Thrones audiobook ?
The Game of Thrones audiobook is 33 hours and 46 minutes long.
Is Game of Thrones audiobook any good ?
Yes, the Game of Thrones audiobook is good. Having British actor Roy Dotrice read the epic story is very captivating.
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Katy B. Rutland
My name is Katy, and storytelling is pretty much my jam. Snuggling up with a good book and escaping into a thrilling movie has been my addiction since I was a little kid. I studied English Lit in college which was literally heaven for a word nerd like me. Since graduating I've focused my passion and energy on writing my own novels and screenplays.