Langley-Adams Library Recommendations

In  Six Crimson Cranes , Shiori is a princess with magic living in a land that seemingly no longer has magic, making it taboo. She discovers that her stepmother is also a sorceress. Upon her discovery, Shiori's stepmother banishes her from her home and turns her six brothers into cranes. Shiori is cursed to be silent; with every word she speaks, one of her brothers will die. Shiori must learn to rely on herself, the power of silence, and some unexpected allies to break her stepmother's curse. I highly recommend this book for anyone who likes YA fantasy and fairy tales! Darcy Lepore Library Director Available at Langley-Adams Library. If You Like Six Crimson Cranes:

  "This scrumptious  New York Times  bestseller has a whole lot of kick! Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble. The award-winning team behind  Those Darn Squirrels!  has created an unforgettable, laugh-until-salsa-comes-out-of-your-nose tale of new friends and the perfect snack." (goodreads.com) Have you ever wanted to host a taco part for dragons? If you answered yes, make sure you have enough tacos to fill a boat, and definitely DO NOT put out any spicy toppings or the consequences could be disastrous!  Dragons Love Tacos  by Adam Rubin follows a young boy who learns about dragons and their love of tacos and parties from the narrator, and then sets

  "Based on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, this is an unforgettable story of romance, friendship, family, and the power of literature to bring us together, perfect for fans of  The Lilac Girls  and  The Paris Wife ." A powerful novel that explores the consequences of our choices and the relationships that make us who we are—family, friends, and favorite authors— The Paris Library  shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest of places." (goodreads.com) I LOVE libraries and have since I was a child. I was that child who counted down the days until I could get my library card, sit among the stacks and read the day away. So, when Sue, our Adult Services Librarian, recommended this book to me, I didn't blink an eye. From the Art Deco book cover to the way the author wove a story of love, loyalty and bravery set amongst the backdrop of a library, I was hooked from the start.  I appreciated