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Personal and introspective, essays cover a wide range of topics, styles and moods. These books of essays are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Gratitude by Oliver Sacks Written before and after receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, a clinical neurologist and best-selling author meditates on why life continues to enthrall him even…

Victoria, a PBS Masterpiece Theatre offering, is one the most recent additions to the Lititz Public Library’s popular British television selections. Victoria begins in 1837, when a diminutive, neglected teenager is crowned Great Britain’s Queen. Navigating the scandal, corruption and political intrigue at Court, she soon rises to become the most powerful woman in the…

Domestic noir is a subgenre of crime novels that feature a protagonist, often a woman, who faces peril at home or in the workplace. Find bestselling novels Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train and more domestic noir novels at the Lititz Public Library. The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney One woman’s seemingly good…

In movies, inspiration sometimes comes from unlikely characters. Meet some improbable mentors in films available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Mr. Church (2016) A little girl and her dying mother are given the services of a talented cook and what begins as a six-month arrangement spans fifteen years and creates a bond that…

An author’s debut novel is their first opportunity to make an impact on readers. Did these writers succeed? Borrow a first novel from the Lititz Public Library. The Widow by Fiona Barton Now a widow, a woman who stood by her husband and stayed silent about the crime he committed, realizes there are people who…

‘Making’ is the next generation of creating. ‘Making” encourages innovation and experimentation, sometimes joining traditional craft techniques with technology. Make something wonderful with a book from the Lititz Public Library. The Maker’s Manual: A Practical Guide to the New Industrial Revolution by Andrea Maietta Dozens of color images provide a practical guide for transforming ideas…

Readers who love thrillers never miss a book by author Clive Cussler. The Gangster is Cussler’s 2016 historical thriller. In his tenth outing, New York City detective Isaac Bell is hired to form a special squad to combat the Italian crime group known as the Black Hand, and he begins scouring the city for clues…

Any day can be Valentine’s Day. Borrow a romantic movie from the Lititz Public Library. Me Before You (2016) A young woman without direction takes a job as caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker who became wheelchair-bound in an accident. The Notebook (2004) When a young woman’s parents disapprove of her relationship with…

These biographies and true-life stories are among the favorites of reviewers and readers in 2016. Included on many “best books” lists, they are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy by Cathy O’Neil Increasingly, the decisions that affect our life, from where…

Pairing a novel with a nonfiction counterpart adds insight and contrast to the reading experience. Read the novel and then discover a nonfiction book that offers facts to complement the story. Find these and more suggested pairings at the Lititz Public Library. A Singular Hostage by Thalassa Ali Stifled by Victorian England, a young woman…