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View the world through the eyes of documentary filmmakers. Find these selections and many more at the Lititz Public Library. Secrets of the Six Wives Historian travels back in time to the Tudor Court of England’s Henry VIII to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of his six wives. Fire at…

Lies and half-truths fuel the stories in these novels with unreliable narrators. Find these suspenseful books at the Lititz Public Library. The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga Over the course of seven nights, a man tells the terrible story of how he came to be successful in life using only his wits. Where the Moon…

A lazy summer day is perfect for catching up on a book you may have missed. These popular novels are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg Hiding the truth about her unhappiness from everyone, a woman reevaluates the strength of family in the wake of her newborn…

Surprising and enlightening science books are available at the Lititz Public Library. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson Since few people have time to contemplate the cosmos, this book includes accessible chapters that share the science behind black holes, quarks, the search for life in the universe and more. Apollo 8:…

Summer road-trips are a great reason to borrow an audiobook from the Lititz Public Library. Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke When her mother’s neighbor, a renowned stage actress, is murdered, a baker-turned-amateur-sleuth investigates. A Divided Spy by Charles Cumming A former MI6 officer takes the law into his own hands when an unexpected…

Mystery novelists often feature a recurring character to lead readers through the clues in pursuit of the villain. These recent additions to popular mystery series are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Bishop: Special Crimes Unit series Wait for Dark by Kay Hooper Unit chief Noah Bishop sends a team of agents…

Experience the past through the imagination of authors who bring history to life. Borrow an historical fiction novel from the Lititz Public Library. The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan During the early days of WWII, the women in an English village carry on singing, forging a bond that overcomes home-front struggles while their men…

A number of recent novels owe bows of appreciation to the authors of classic literature. Borrow the contemporary novel and then rediscover a classic inspiration. Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld Returning with her sister to their Ohio hometown when their father falls ill, a big-city magazine editor confronts challenges in the form of her younger sister’s…

When planning a vacation, don’t forget to check the travel section at the Lititz Public Library. In addition to standard guidebooks, a variety of special interest books will make any trip more enjoyable. Sixty Hikes within Sixty Miles, Harrisburg: Including Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, Perry and York Counties by Matt Willen Our area is home…

A lucky number leads to great fiction and nonfiction reading from the Lititz Public Library. One Child: The Story of China’s Most Radical Experiment by Mei Fong (nonfiction) In 1980, leaders hoped the one-child policy would help China’s poorest people and increase global stature, but three decades later the country is faced with a vastly…