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What were the hot novels five and ten summers ago? Did you miss any of these best sellers? They’re available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Ten years ago: The Broker by John Grisham Under pressure from the CIA, the outgoing president pardons a notorious Washington power broker who has spent six years in…

Looking for an engaging story to read? Try a novel written for teens. Luckily, there’s no need to sneak a peek of your teenager’s latest selection. These and more great titles are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein In 1943, a British fighter plane crashes in Nazi-occupied…

Used to describe the final decades of the 19th century, the Gilded Age was a period of rapid industrialization when notable families accumulated great wealth. Beneath the splendor, however, serious social problems and financial depressions created unrest. Learn more about this period of history with a book from the Lititz Public Library. Marching Home: Union…

The immigrant experience begins with a promise of adventure and a better life but traveling halfway around the world brings unexpected realities. These novels that explore the stories of immigrants are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library Where Women Are Kings by Christie Watson Taken away from his birth mother, the child of…

Space thrills, adventures in time travel and alien lifeforms populate these feature films. Take a look at a selection of old and new sci-fi films available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Lucy (2014) A woman accidentally caught up in a drug deal turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless…

Intrigued about the path of justice? Fascinated by the methodology that solves a case? Try a book from the true crime collection at the Lititz Public Library. U.S. Marshals: Inside America’s Most Storied Law Enforcement Agency by Mike Earp with David Fisher Retired marshal offers a behind-the-scenes look at the oldest branch of law enforcement…

Get the inside scoop about your favorite athletic pastimes, teams and players. Borrow a book about sports from the Lititz Public Library. The Keeper: A Life of Saving Goals and Achieving Them by Tim Howard Star soccer goalkeeper, who was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome in fifth grade, looks back on his fifteen-year professional career. The…

Practical how-to tips make life easier. These handy books are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. How to Mulch: Save Water, Feed the Soil and Suppress Weeds by Stu Campbell and Jennifer Kujawski Help retain moisture, keep weeds in check, and protect young plants using a concise guide that shows how much to…

A lazy summer day is perfect for catching up on a book you may have missed. These popular relationship novels are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen Two sisters have special gifts that allow them to mend broken hearts and create the spark that brings true love….

By accident or design, these authors have written about a year spent pursuing – or enduring – an unfamiliar lifestyle. Their stories are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head and Calling Her Husband “Master” by…