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Fascinating true stories of aristocrats, politicians, spies, swindlers and heroes transport readers into the past. Borrow a history book from the Lititz Public Library. Astoria: Astor and Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire: A Tale of Ambition and Survival on the Early American Frontier by Peter Stark Encouraged by Thomas Jefferson, in 1810 millionaire John Jacob Astor…

An author’s debut novel is their first opportunity to make an impact on readers. Did they succeed? Borrow a first novel from the Lititz Public Library. House Broken by Sonja Yoerg A woman skilled at caring for animals must learn to mend the broken relationships in her family when her mother is injured in a…

There’s always something new to learn at the Lititz Public Library. Borrow a book and expand your horizons. The Full Catastrophe: Travels Among the New Greek Ruins by James Angelos Make sense of Greece’s contrasting images as both a nation romanticized for its classical past and reproached for its dysfunctional present. The Total Fly Fishing…

It’s said that one reason readers enjoy a sad story is that experiencing tragedy in a novel makes us reflect on our own life and count our blessings. Relish tear-jerking emotions with one of these books from the Lititz Public Library. This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! by Jonathan Evison Embarking on an ill-conceived Alaskan…

Expert advice is only a few pages away. Find books on personal finance and starting your own business at the Lititz Public Library. The Art of the Start 2.0: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything by Guy Kawasaki Expert advice explains new tools available for start-ups when writing a business plan, recruiting, raising…

Growing up isn’t easy, but it is simple to borrow a coming-of-age story from the Lititz Public Library. Join the literary journey and follow a young character on the path to adulthood. A Theory of Expanded Love by Caitlin Hicks A girl from a large, devout Catholic family creates a hilarious campaign of untruths when…

Earlier this year, researchers at Japan’s Azabu University discovered when humans and dogs look into each other’s eyes they experience a surge of oxytocin, the hormone associated with trust and love that is largely responsible for maternal bonding. Learn more about our best friends in books from the Lititz Public Library. Lessons from Tara: Life…

What was life like for the families left behind when soldiers went to fight in World War II? These novels recreate the home front where families face rationing, air raids, enemy occupation, mobilization and fear. They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. White Gardenia by Belinda Alexandra A White Russian, who fled…

Our library is very lucky to call Lititz home. Hundreds of people visit the library every day to take advantage of free access to books, audiobooks, eBooks, DVDs, the Internet, programs and more. But, as we know, our library doesn’t exist for free. There’s a cost to providing the services so many people in the…

Don’t forget the Lititz Public Library offers downloadable eBooks for people to borrow. Set up an account by clicking on “eBooks & eAudiobooks” under eResources on the library’s homepage. Here’s a sample of recent additions to the collection. Friction by Sandra Brown Rebounding after the death of his wife pushed him onto a destructive path,…