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Imagination and speculation – not everyday reality – inspire the characters and settings of these novels. They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker A girl’s world is thrown into upheaval when it is discovered that the Earth’s rotation has suddenly begun to slow, posing…

Not sure what to read next? Try a book from this mixed bag of selections that offer unique perspectives on recent and not-so-recent events. They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Castaway’s War: One Man’s Battle Against Imperial Japan by Stephen Harding Injured and thrown into the water after his destroyer…

Missing “Downton Abbey”? Many readers are turning to writer Julian Fellowes’ new novel, Belgravia. Set in Victorian London, Belgravia begins on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. At the Duchess of Richmond’s legendary ball, the daughter of a social-climbing industrialist catches the eye of the son of stalwarts from the upper echelons…

A stand-out thriller on the New York Times Bestseller List is Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. This novel weaves the stories of ten wealthy victims of a plane crash and their backstories with those of a down-on-his-luck painter and a four-year-old boy, the tragedy’s only survivors. Was it merely an odd coincidence that so…

Novels by author Liane Moriarty are flying off library shelves. Moriarty’s books follow the lives and relationships of suburban family members facing life-changing events. In her most recent book, Truly Madly Guilty, a last-minute invitation to a barbeque with neighbors exposes fault lines in the foundations of three seemingly happy families. Books by Liane Moriarty…

The authors of these memoirs used cooking as a path to self-discovery. These delicious personal narratives are available from the Lititz Public Library. 32 Yolks: From My Mother’s Table to Working the Line by Eric Ripert Growing up in the South of France, Ripert found his calling when a locally renowned chef took him under…

Thrilling sports films, many based on actual events, are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Race Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history launches him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. Creed A young…

Artful and accessible science writing can be enjoyed in these books from the Lititz Public Library. Herding Hemingway’s Cats: Understanding How Our Genes Work by Kat Arney Researchers are finding that far from being a fixed blueprint, genes are much more random and dynamic that anyone expected. Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of…

Journalists present book-length investigations covering topics as varied as wrestling, literature and psychology. These well-researched books are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA by Joe Nocera and Ben Strauss The National Collegiate Athletic Association is under fire for the cash generated by college…

Mystery author Louise Penny is a five-time winner of the Agatha Award for best mystery novel of the year. Her books feature Inspector Armand Gamache, the head of homicide at the Sûreté du Quebec, a brilliant detective who follows clues that often lead to the small village of Three Pines and a cast of eccentric…