can you tell me about the former novel mentioned above?
It is the first novel in "A Song of Ice and Fire" and first published on August 1, 1996.
A Game of Thrones
A Game of Thrones is the first novel in "A Song of Ice and Fire", a series of fantasy novels by the American author George R. R. Martin. It was first published on August 1, 1996. 
where do the game of thrones books end UNANSWERABLE what is a song of ice and fire? Series of epic fantasy novels can you name the novel? A Game of Thrones, The Winds of Winter, A Dream of Spring what is the plot of the series? The principal story chronicles the power struggle for the Iron Throne among the great Houses of Westeros following the death of King Robert in "A Game of Thrones".
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A Game of Thrones [SEP] Introduction
A Game of Thrones is the first novel in "A Song of Ice and Fire", a series of fantasy novels by the American author George R. R. Martin. It was first published on August 1, 1996. The novel won the 1997 Locus Award and was nominated for both the 1997 Nebula Award and the 1997 World Fantasy Award. The novella "Blood of the Dragon", comprising the Daenerys Targaryen chapters from the novel, won the 1997 Hugo Award for Best Novella. In January 2011, the novel became a "New York Times" Bestseller and reached No. 1 on the list in July 2011.