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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…

Established in 1988 as part of the Library of Congress, the National Film Registry preserves culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films that are a least a decade old. These films, added to the list late last year, are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Ball of Fire (1941) Tasked with identifying words for…

With the New Year come accolades for the best novels of 2016. These recommendations are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Mothers by Brit Bennett Choices made as teenagers haunt the lives of three small-town friends with a big secret. The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang A Chinese-American family loses…

The Council of Friends of Lancaster Public Libraries will present their 17th Annual Author Luncheon to benefit county public libraries on Thursday, April 27, 2016 at noon. This year’s speaker is novelist Adriana Trigiani whose stories feature family relationships spiked with humor and romance. On sale now, tickets are $45.00 and include the luncheon and…

There’s a book for every curious reader at the Lititz Public Library. These absorbing nonfiction books are recent additions to the collection. Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History More than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s illustrate the story of classic cars, including catalogs of key features and profiles of famous designers…

Spice up your holiday travels with a thrilling audiobook on CD. These suspenseful titles and many more are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly A private investigator, with thirty years on the LAPD behind him, takes the case of a reclusive billionaire with less than…

These novels prove that when the holidays roll around, you can always find a festive story at the Lititz Public Library. Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand As the clan gathers for a holiday season on Nantucket, a powerful blizzard bears down on the Eastern seaboard threatening a wedding, an emotional reunion and the strength of…

Not exactly Christmas movies, but featuring scenes set during the holiday season, these classic films are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Ref (1994) An unfortunate cat burglar becomes trapped in a fate worse than jail when he takes a bickering couple and their annoying relatives hostage on Christmas Eve. Grumpy Old…

Variety is the spice when planning menus. There’s something to please every palate in a cookbook from the Lititz Public Library. Superfood Soups: 100 Delicious, Energizing and Plant-Based Recipes by Julie Morris Each flavor-packed, nourishing soup features superfoods such as chia, medicinal mushrooms, turmeric, or kale. Tiny Book of Mason Jar Recipes: Small Jar Recipes…

Ready for a change? It’s never too late to focus on personal growth. Improve your mind, outlook, and relationships with a book from the Lititz Public Library. Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care by Maria Noel Groves Herbalist believes symptoms like headaches, indigestion, fatigue and allergies are clues to imbalances in the…