Books recommended by George R R Martin

George R. R. Martin is an American science fiction and fantasy writer, known worldwide for the epic series A Song of Ice and Fire, which gave rise to HBO's award-winning television series Game of Thrones. Before becoming a global phenomenon, he built a solid career as a short story author and as a Hollywood screenwriter.

With decades of voracious reading, Martin is an admittedly eclectic reader, with a predilection for fantasy, science fiction, and historical literature. His recommendations reveal the influences that shaped his own writing — authors who master world-building, the moral complexity of characters, and long-form storytelling.