Best Game of Thrones Audiobooks for 2025

Whether you’re rediscovering George R. R. Martin’s sprawling saga or diving into companion histories, analyses and dramatizations, this list collects the most essential audiobook editions and tie-ins to listen to in 2025. Curated with love by GameofThronesAudio — your friendly hub for everything audio in Westeros.

Below you’ll find the core novels (excellent Roy Dotrice narrations included), companion volumes, bite-sized guides and fun extras — each entry with its narrator, running time, and a short listen-ready description to help you pick your next long ride through the Seven Kingdoms.

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1. A Game of Thrones — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice — 33 hrs 46 mins (2003)

The door into Westeros. Roy Dotrice’s iconic, monster-sized performance brings houses, vows and winter to life—perfect if you want the classic, single-voice epic.

2. A Game of Thrones (alternate edition) — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice — 33 hrs 45 mins (2015)

Same sweeping story, same Dotrice gravitas — a widely available alternate release collectors and new listeners often come across.

3. A Clash of Kings — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice — 37 hrs 12 mins (2003)

The realm fragments and armies marshal; Dotrice keeps a massive cast distinct and enthralling across long marches, plotting and blood-soaked intrigue.

4. A Storm of Swords — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice — 47 hrs 34 mins (2004)

The emotional and narrative peak for many fans — sprawling, savage and heartrending; Dotrice’s stamina and character work carry you all the way through.

5. A Feast for Crows — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice — 33 hrs 51 mins (2011)

A quieter, political volume that rewards patient listeners — Dotrice’s narration keeps the new POVs grounded and absorbing.

6. A Dance with Dragons — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice — 48 hrs 55 mins (2011)

Long, dense and richly textured; Dotrice’s range helps navigate the fractured timelines and long absences of familiar faces.

7. The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones — George R. R. Martin, Elio M. Garcia & Linda Antonsson

Narrators: Roy Dotrice & Nicholas Guy Smith — 21 hrs 22 mins (2014)

A lavish, encyclopedic companion read like the atlas of Westeros — Dotrice’s narration plus additional voices make this a wonderful supplemental listen.

8. Fire & Blood (HBO Tie-in Edition) — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Simon Vance — 26 hrs 24 mins (2018)

The Targaryen dynasty in all its fury, told like a historian’s chronicle — Simon Vance’s steady, authoritative narration suits the book’s annalistic tone.

9. The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty — George R.R. Martin, Elio M. García Jr. & Linda Antonsson

Narrator: Harry Lloyd — 8 hrs 10 mins (2022)

A concise, companion primer with vivid context for the House of the Dragon era — Harry Lloyd (who played Viserys on screen) narrates with insider flair.

10. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Harry Lloyd — 10 hrs (2015)

A lighter, shorter stroll through pre-A Song of Ice and Fire tales; Harry Lloyd’s warm delivery makes this ideal for bite-sized Westerosi flavor.

11. Mythology in Game of Thrones — Valerie Estelle Frankel

Narrator: Paige McKinney — 4 hrs 51 mins (2015)

A short, focused essay on the classical and mythic threads Martin weaves into his world — great for listeners who like academic context in small doses.

12. Game of Thrones Psychology: The Mind Is Dark and Full of Terrors — Travis Langley (ed.)

Narrators: Liam Gerrard & Esther Wane — 6 hrs 33 mins (2018)

A fun analytical dive into character motives and moral ambiguity — the dual narration keeps the ideas moving at an engaging pace.

13. Game of Thrones and Philosophy: Logic Cuts Deeper than Swords — (ed. William Irwin)

Narrator: Robin Sachs — 9 hrs 07 mins (2020)

A thoughtful, accessible primer linking Westerosi dilemmas to philosophical questions — good for book-club style listening and post-chapter discussion.

14. Winter Is Coming: Symbols and Hidden Meanings in A Game of Thrones — Valerie Estelle Frankel

Narrator: Oliver Wyman — 3 hrs 27 mins (2014)

Short and sharply focused on symbolism — ideal if you like to pick apart imagery and recurring motifs between chapters.

15. Iron, Fire and Ice: The Real History That Inspired Game of Thrones — Ed West

Narrator: Rory Barnett — 20 hrs 15 mins (2019)

For history buffs: a deep comparative listen connecting medieval history to Martin’s inspiration — Barnett’s steady narration makes long stretches easy to follow.

16. The History Behind Game of Thrones: The North Remembers — David C. Weinczok

Narrator: Bruce Cullen — 8 hrs 49 mins (2022)

A nicely paced guide to historical parallels and background that enrich re-listening to the novels and show.

17. Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones and the Official Untold Story of the Epic Series — James Hibberd

Narrator: Fred Sanders — 14 hrs 44 mins (2020)

A behind-the-scenes companion for show followers — lively production stories and insider anecdotes that pair well with repeat listens.

18. The Unofficial Guide to Game of Thrones — Kim Renfro

Narrator: Kate Reading — 11 hrs 15 mins (2019)

A fan-friendly compendium of trivia, timeline clarifications and episode-by-episode notes — Kate Reading’s clear narration is a plus for long drives.

19. Game of Thrones: The Ultimate and Unofficial GoT Quiz — Michael Dunn

Narrator: Jeremy Crawford — 5 hrs 39 mins (2021)

A playful companion to test your Westeros knowledge — great for re-listening nights with other superfans in the car.

20. Winning the Game of Thrones: The Host of Characters and Their Agendas — Valerie Estelle Frankel

Narrator: Paul Aulridge — 5 hrs 32 mins (2014)

Compact and analytic — a handy guide to character strategy, alliances and betrayals that adds new angles on familiar scenes.

21. 101 Things Game of Thrones Taught Me — Nelson Chereta

Narrator: Virtual Voice — 14 mins (2024)

Extremely short, snack-sized reflections and lessons—perfect when you want a quick GoT fix.

22. Collector & Multi-Edition Packs (boxed sets of the saga) — Various

Narrators: often Roy Dotrice — multi-disc runtimes

Many listeners prefer boxed sets or remastered editions; they usually include consistent narrators and sometimes bonus material — an efficient way to keep your library consistent for multi-year listening.

23. A Dance with Dragons (full narration) — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice — 48 hrs 53 mins (2011)

The longest, most detail-heavy modern volume — treat it as the centerpiece for any deep re-listen in 2025.

24. A Storm of Swords (long edition) — George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice — 47 hrs 32–34 mins (2004/2011 editions)

The brutality, surprises and emotional swings make this one of the most memorable audiobook experiences in the whole canon — Dotrice deserves a medal for his stamina.

25. (Bonus listening) — Companion essays & shorter analyses

Various editors and narrators — various lengths

If you enjoy deep dives into character psychology and thematic essays, these short companion works are useful supplements between rereads.

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How to choose the right Game of Thrones audiobook in 2025

If you want the definitive single-voice epic, Roy Dotrice’s narrations of the core novels (A Game of Thrones → A Dance with Dragons) remain the gold standard: he gives each POV its own distinct cadence, and his catalogue is what many fans grew up with on repeat. If you prefer context and history, pick up The World of Ice & Fire, Fire & Blood, or The Rise of the Dragon. For short, theme-oriented listening there are many essay-length companions (mythology, symbolism, psychology and philosophy) that slot perfectly between rereads or episodes.

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At GameofThronesAudio.com it maps the audio landscape of Westeros — edition comparisons, narrator notes, companion-book pairings, and listening orders for different moods (first read, re-listen, historical deep-dive, or show companion). If you want a recommended listening path (e.g., Dotrice core novels → World of Ice & Fire → Fire & Blood → essays), say the word and it’ll sketch one for you.