Winter is here and the battle for the throne of Westeros is upon us. Fans have had to wait an extra three months for season 7 of the popular series to begin this year and the anticipation is at its highest ever. Now, along with spoilers about the new season, the long awaited sixth book in the series is rumored to be completed by author George R.R. Martin. But, fans are still skeptical as the author is known for taking his time (six years) to write this sequel.
If you are new to the series and are interested in getting caught up on the show, the library owns copies of all six seasons. They are popular right now, but we can always place a hold in our system and get a copy for you from another library if ours is checked out. We will let you know as your items are available.
Fondulac District Library has the entire Song of Ice and Fire series if you’re interested in reading the books. We also have the novels in CD book format or available on streaming audio via one of our downloadable apps. Who knows, you may even get through the entire five novels before the sixth one actually comes out. The events of the show have surpassed what has happened in the books at the conclusion of season 5 and very beginning of season 6. It can be confusing as well as intriguing to follow both the show and books, as certain characters who have been killed in the show are still alive in the books. Also, entire subplots and characters have been eliminated in the show or manipulated into new story lines.
For further reading, those interested in the history of Westeros may enjoy The World of Ice and Fire, a beautifully illustrated companion book to the series that offers a detailed history of the Seven Kingdoms and the world beyond.
Post by: Susie Rivera, Reference Specialist
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