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Glimpse inside one of the most secretive and oppressive countries in the modern world. Borrow a book about North Korea from the Lititz Public Library. Not Forgotten: The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea by Kenneth Bae After six years and eighteen successful guided tours into North Korea, the author was suddenly stopped,…

Three books about family relationships are among the most popular check-outs of the summer. Don’t miss The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson and Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen. Find these novels and the following read-alikes at the Lititz Public Library. The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Four…

Suspense readers have many choices this summer. If you’ve already read the newest novels by bestselling authors Harlan Coben, David Baldacci and John Sandford, try these read-alikes available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. If you enjoy Harlan Coben, try: The Gentlemen’s Hour by Don Winslow A former cop-turned-private investigator agrees to help the…

Travel is the theme of these nonfiction titles available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. No Baggage: A Minimalist Tale of Love and Wandering by Clara Bensen A woman agrees to set out on a travel experiment spanning eight countries in three weeks, with no hotel reservations, no plans and no baggage. The Hundred-Year…

Light and frothy or hardboiled and gripping, the best summer novels take readers on a literary vacation. There’s something for everyone at the Lititz Public Library. Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg The bawdy, big-hearted proprietress of a famed New York City movie theater opens her doors to those in need during the Great Depression. The…

Started in 1984, TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading new ideas, usually in the form of short speeches covering many topics in more than 100 languages. Join the spirit of TED by reading a book recommended by one of the speakers. They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Talent…

A sampling of historical works available at the Lititz Public Library. Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell Returning to the U.S. in 1824, during a politically contentious period, the Marquis de Lafayette became a reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of the revolutionary generation and what they wanted the country to be….

Kids, summer and reading go together. Visit the Lititz Public Library before June 1st and choose a children’s book to donate as a gift to the library in honor of a special friend or family member. A Gift-a-Book contribution of $15 or more is a great way to bring wonderful books and eager children together…

Does the “based on a true story” feature film live up to the facts? Read the book and then see the movie. They’re available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother’s Murder, John du Pont’s Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold by Mark Schultz Foxcatcher (2014) In…

Do you aspire to achieve your full potential? Read advice from experts. Try a motivational book from the Lititz Public Library. The Mystical Backpacker: How to Discover Your Destiny in the Modern World by Hannah Papp Tired of living a life built on expectations, the author embarked on a three-month journey across Europe, discovering ways…