Category: Speaking Volumes

Looking for book club suggestions? Try one of these novels perfect for group discussion. They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. In the Kitchen by Monica Ali Struggling to maintain his culinary integrity in a hotel restaurant, an executive chef oversees a staff of eccentric characters while pursuing his secret ambition to…

More powerful than any fictional thriller, these true stories from World War II are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Crossing the Borders of Time: A True Story of War, Exile and Love Reclaimed by Leslie Maitland A former New York Times reporter sets out to find out what happened to her mother’s…

Looking for a fast moving story? These page-turners come highly recommended. They’re available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Con Ed by Matthew Klein To save his son, an ex-con accepts a proposal from a Las Vegas casino owner’s stunning wife who has a plan for a scam. Runner by Thomas Perry After years…

Discover great detective and courtroom dramas from British television. These series on DVD are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Cadfael Although he would prefer to be a simple gardener, Brother Cadfael is a 12th century monk with investigative talents who responds to mysterious crimes happening around his community. Foyle’s War English Detective…

The authors of these informative books bring their expertise to the aid of every reader. Try a how-to book from the Lititz Public Library. Queue Tips: Discovering Your Next Great Movie by Rob Christopher An assortment of thought-provoking, topical lists provide viewers with options for selecting films to watch. The Cat Whisperer: Why Cats Do…

Known as bel paese or beautiful country, the history, culture and ambiance of Italy make it an inspiring setting for many writers. These novels are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Villa Triste by Lucretia Grindle When two sisters are forced to make impossible decisions while living under the brutal Nazi occupation of…

Learn more about the world we inhabit and explore the engrossing relationships we share with our environment. Borrow a book about natural history from the Lititz Public Library. The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light by Paul Bogard Modern artificial light has changed the way humans experience darkness,…

Did you miss some of the most recommended novels of the summer? They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Set in Afghanistan in 1953, a boy and his sister live with their father and step-mother in a small village, caring for one another through the…

Attention parents! Don’t forget a vital school supply for all students…a library card. Children who use the library perform better during their school year and beyond. Sign up today and borrow one of these great reading adventures to share with your child. Twelve Kinds of Ice by Ellen Bryan Obed A girl, her family and…

The 2013 selection for Lancaster County’s One Book, One Community initiative is The Cellist of Sarajevo by Canadian author Steven Galloway, a novel that explores themes of survival and self-sacrifice during the Yugoslav conflict. Inspired by a true event, Galloway tells the story of a cellist who decides to honor the memory of twenty-two friends…