Langley-Adams Library Recommendations

"Jess and her ten-year-old son William set off to spend the summer at Château de Roussignol, deep in the rich, sunlit hills of the Dordogne. There, Jess’s ex-boyfriend—and William’s father—Adam, runs a beautiful hotel in a restored castle. Lush gardens, a gorgeous pool, delectable French food, and a seemingly never-ending wine list—what’s not to like? Jess is bowled over by what Adam has accomplished, but she’s in France for a much more urgent reason: to make Adam fall in love with his own son..."   (Goodreads.com) Not your typical romance novel, Jess is on a mission to reconnect with the father of her son but obviously things don't go as planned. There are a lot of good lessons to be learned in this novel when it comes to family, relationships and health. I also found t he book is a good portrayal of parenthood and always trying to do what is best for your child.   Kelsey Fitzgerald Library Assistant Available at the Langley Adams Library

“Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band―if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easygoing guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of bread, love is ready to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn’t ruin everything.(Goodreads.com) Want to read a cute romance this summer? Have you finished all of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and need to watch more people baking? Can you relate to not knowing what you want to do with your life and have the urgent need to get out of your hometown? Then this graphic novel is for you! Panetta gives us a cute romance that has its ups and downs, but ultimately ends in a satisfying way. Get some baked goods and start reading! ...

"When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin finds himself stranded in Columbus, Ind., a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many significant modernist buildings. Jin strikes up a friendship with Casey, a young architecture enthusiast who works at  the local library. As their intimacy develops, Jin and Casey explore both the town and their own conflicted emotions." (Google.com) To start off this movie is not one that is filled with a lot of dialogue, however the conversations that the characters have carry more meaning because of this. Jin and Casey, the two main characters, are in their own ways stuck in life and looking for something more. One of the things that makes this movie great, besides the cinematography, is that Jin and Casey's struggles feel so real because they are rooted in things that lots of people struggle with such as belonging, dealing with change, and what is expected of you from your family vs. t...