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100 Greatest Cult Films by Christopher J. Olson is a recent addition to the nonfiction book collection at the Lititz Public Library. From highly influential movies to trash masterpieces, the book showcases the most provocative, intriguing, entertaining and controversial films produced over the last century. A selection of films included in the book, like those…

There’s always something new to learn at the Lititz Public Library. Borrow a book and expand your horizons. Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World by Adam Tooze The dramatic meltdown of international financial markets in 2008-2009 forced a rearrangement of global governance. The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession and the Search for…

These seasonally-worded titles represent a variety of nonfiction and fiction genres, all excellent choices to enjoy on a crisp autumn day. Find books and more at the Lititz Public Library. Turkey Trot Murder by Leslie Meier (fiction) A part-time reporter finds the troubled daughter of a wealthy investor dead and frozen in a pond. Fall…

Check out these deliciously deadly mysteries and their tantalizing recipes. These culinary cozies are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Death of a Cookbook Author by Lee Hollis When her hero, a cookbook author and TV personality, sends an invitation to participate in a celebrity cook-off, a food-and-cocktails columnist is more than flattered…

Laugh, cry and believe in happy endings while watching romance movies from the Lititz Public Library. Crazy, Stupid Love (2011) A father’s life unravels while he deals with a marital crisis and tries to manage his relationship with his children. The Big Sick (2017) A Pakistani-born, aspiring comedian connects with a grad student and what…

Recommended by scholars, reviewers and bloggers, these nonfiction titles are great additions to your lifetime reading list. Find a checklist that includes these selections and more at the Lititz Public Library. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Nobel laureate explains the two systems that drive the way we think and the capabilities, faults and…

Culturally one of the most important countries in the world, France also provides an intriguing setting for these novels. They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah A woman, who returns to her family’s ancestral vineyard in Burgundy to study for her Master of Wine test, uncovers…

Explore and create or study and read. Delve into an art book from the Lititz Public Library. Lee Hammond’s All-New Big Book of Drawing: Beginner’s Guide to Realistic Drawing Techniques by Lee Hammond Easy step-by-step demonstrations explain how to use regular pencils and colored pencils to create drawings of flowers, animals, people, sunsets and more….

Looking for great reads similar to your favorite bestsellers? Try these read-alikes from the Lititz Public Library. The President in Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson How did the most guarded, monitored, closely watched person in the world vanish? Read-alikes: The President’s Shadow by Brad Meltzer An archivist makes the alarming discovery of a…

TED Talk speakers recommend these books that feature fresh and often inspiring ideas. Borrow them from the Lititz Public Library. How Emotions are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD. New research shows emotions are formulated in the moment by core systems that interact across the whole brain aided by…