instruction: What are the books in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and when were they released?
response: 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 