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How does a novel narrated by a child differ from a story told through the voice of an adult? Find the answer by reading one of these insightful books told through the eyes of child protagonists. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender A young, unassuming girl grows up learning to harness her…

Think small in a big way. Discover the social, political, and economic ramifications of history by reading a book that examines a single event, individual, or innovation. These microhistories are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Paper: Paging Through History by Mark Kurlansky Over more than two thousand years, a simple and essential…

Tired of escapist genre fiction? Looking for multilayered storytelling that offers insights into the thoughts, emotions and motivations of characters? These literary fiction novels are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg A woman’s life is completely devastated when a disaster takes the lives of…

From subtly humorous to downright wacky, enjoy the simple pleasure of a funny novel. These books are available at the Lititz Public Library. Recipe for Disaster by Stacey Ballis When a young woman’s close-to-perfect life falls apart, a mysterious cookbook provides delicious food and life lessons. The Relic Master by Christopher Buckley In 1517, the…

Catch up on these 2016 Oscar-nominated films. They’re available to borrow on DVD from the Lititz Public Library. The Big Short The causes of the 2008 financial meltdown are shown from the perspectives of a number of players caught up in the market’s housing boom, shareholder demand for excessive profits and the growth of toxic…

Did you miss these bestselling nonfiction books from 2015? They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson Widely considered the most beautiful ship of the day, in May 1915, the Lusitania was returning from New York to its home port of Liverpool…

Who said, “so many books, so little time”? Just a couple of hours is plenty of time to read one of these books, each with about 200 pages or less. They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill The unnamed narrator begins her story with odd facts…

Read true stories about the nature of animals and their amazing relationships with humans. These books are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Close Encounters of the Furred Kind by Tom Cox A British cat-lover moves to an old cottage in the countryside of Devon and shares reflections of daily life with his…

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…