Langley-Adams Library Recommendations

" Dorothy thinks she's lost forever when a tornado whirls her and her dog, Toto, into a magical world. To get home, she must find the wonderful wizard in the Emerald City of Oz. On the way she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. But the Wicked Witch of the West has her own plans for the new arrival... will Dorothy ever see Kansas again?" (Goodreads.com) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum was charming. It was interesting to see how it compared to the film. I'm not sure that I would continue with the series, but I liked the characters and the world that Baum built. It's an interesting read if you'd like to compare early children's literature to present day literature. Meghan McCabe Children & Youth Services Librarian Available at the Langley-Adams Library

American as Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkar Genre: Contemporary Lehka is an American Indian girl who sometimes endures teasing despite trying to fit in with everyone else. When an Indian girl named Avantika moves in across the street, Lehka learns about friendship, embracing her culture, and that it’s okay to stand out! Cattywampus by Ash Van Otterloo Genre: Fantasy Two girls from rival witch families have to work together to save their town from a zombie infestation! This is a fun read about believing in yourself and your abilities, doing the right thing, and spells gone wrong. Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Ab e Genre: Fantasy Eva Evergreen is a young witch with only a pinch of magic. But to earn the rank of Novice Witch she must live in another city for a year and help the people there with her magic. How can she help a lot of people with only a tiny bit of magic? This is a great story about friendship and believing in yourself! Front Desk by Kelly Yang G

" In  Find Me , Aciman shows us Elio’s father, Samuel, on a trip from Florence to Rome to visit Elio, who has become a gifted classical pianist. A chance encounter on the train with a beautiful young woman upends Sami’s plans and changes his life forever. Elio soon moves to Paris, where he, too, has a consequential affair, while Oliver, now a New England college professor with a family, suddenly finds himself contemplating a return trip across the Atlantic." (Goodreads.com) Find Me  was a satisfying sequel to "Call Me by Your Name." It was great to meet the characters again and see how their lives panned out. This book again focuses on Elio and Oliver but it also gives a whole story line through the perspective of Elio's father. Aciman does a wonderful job at describing the complexity of relationships, either familial or romantic, and conveying the emotions that the characters go through. They stick with you long after you've devoured this book. Meghan McCab