Happy Birthday, Judy Blume!

Happy birthday, Judy Blume! Born February 12, 1938, Blume is widely known for her novels that tackled complex and controversial issues relatable to children and young adults such as Forever and Iggie's House. 

You can read her official bio here.

Or check her out at the Buena Park Library!

Game of Thrones: So Close, Yet So Far Away

We still have to wait another month and a half for the second season of Game of Thrones.  How are your withdrawal symptoms?  Mine have flared up a bit lately as teaser previews and production photos have started appearing online.  HBO, of course, is doing its best to feed the frenzy.

Here are some other tidbits to either take the edge off, or sharpen your appetite...

Could Dothraki be the new Elvish?

Behold: the most complete map ever made of Westeros and Essos.

You too can feast like a Baratheon!

And, for those of us who haven't worked up the courage to tackle the books that started it all - a series of five hefty novels (and counting) - humorist John Hodgman tells how he overcame his reluctance and learned to love George R.R. Martin, and Everyday eBook contributor Heather Cristofaro explains her reasons for reading the series and why you should too.

Winter is coming....

Oh Melville, Where Art thou?

The library's resident ghost cat has been very quiet lately.  Has anyone seen our spooky mascot?

The other night at closing time I was checking the offices when I heard a strange noise behind me.  I stopped and turned but saw nothing.  I walked back to the room I had just left and opened the door... nothing.  I started walking away and I heard it again.  That's when I realized (dun dun duuunnnn) the door hinges needed oil.  Was this your doing, Melville?  Are you also the mastermind behind my squeaky computer chair?

In the Mood for Romance!

John!  Marsha!

Ready for Valentine's Day?  If not, you can get into the mood with some romantic reading!

Goodreads' Listopia has compiled the Best of the Best Romance novels of the Twentieth Century.

NoveList also has recommended reading lists for Romance and pretty much any other genre you can think of.  Just head over to our website and click on the NoveList Plus icon.  Use your Buena Park Library card to sign in and explore for free!