David Benioff Reading Order

1 book (2000–2000)

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1	The Ex-Files 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2008–2012)

David Benioff's two-book non-fiction series spans from 2008 to 2012 and is now complete. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with The Kite Runner followed by Inside HBO's Game of Thrones. The series combines literary analysis with behind-the-scenes entertainment history from an author known for his work across fantasy, literary fiction, and non-fiction genres.

Start with The Kite Runner and read in order.

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1	The Kite Runner 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Inside HBO's Game of Thrones 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2004–2004)

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1	When the Nines Roll Over and Other Stories 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2000–2008)

David Benioff's two standalone novels span from 2000 to 2008 and should be read in publication order. The 25th Hour was released first in 2000, followed by City of Thieves in 2008. Though these are independent stories rather than a connected series, reading them chronologically by publication date provides the best experience of Benioff's evolving literary style across his fantasy and literary fiction work.

Start with The 25th Hour and read in order.

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1	The 25th Hour 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	City of Thieves 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible