User: What are the books in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and when were they released?
Assistant: The books in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series are:

- A Game of Thrones [August 1996]
- A Clash of Kings [February 1999]
- A Storm of Swords [November 2000]
- A Feast for Crows [November 2005]
- A Dance with Dragons [July 2011]
- The Winds of Winter 
- A Dream of Spring