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Fan favorites but not major blockbusters, these films could be some of the best films you never saw. They are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Layer Cake (2004) Planning to retire and start a new life, a successful London drug dealer runs afoul of a crime czar when he is asked to…

Established in 1950, and administered by the National Book Foundation, the National Book Award celebrates the best of American literature. The 2014 award-winner for fiction is Redeployment by Phil Klay. Klay, a U.S. Marine veteran who served in Iraq, tells the story of a soldier who faced horrible cruelty in combat and must learn what…

From mysteries to romances to family relationship novels, the Christmas holidays create dynamic seasonal settings for storytelling. These and other selections are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Ho-Ho-Homicide by Kaitlyn Dunnett While spending a week at her friend’s Christmas tree farm, a woman is drawn into a mystery involving a dead body…

The author of over fifty books, award-winning author Stephen King is known for his horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy novels, many of which have been adapted into feature films. These movies, based on King’s stories, are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Carrie At the senior prom, a vengeful teen plans to…

Research and personal struggles have led these authors to a greater understanding of religious and spiritual concepts. These books are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. God’s Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty by Rice Broocks Arguments borrowed from logic, science, philosophy and Christian scripture provide starting points for…

Which mystery novels are on 2014’s not-to-be-missed list? Find these thrilling books at the Lititz Public Library. How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny Montreal Chief Inspector Armand Gamache has a new case involving the murder of the last surviving sister of quintuplets, once the most famous children in the world. Natchez Burning by…

There’s something for everyone among these recent biographies and memoirs available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Naked and Marooned by Ed Stafford Guinness World Record holder for walking the length of the Amazon River sets out to survive for sixty days on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific equipped with nothing. Not…

Create garments for family, friends and charity by knitting, a calm and productive hobby that’s easy to learn with a book from the Lititz Public Library. Floral Knits: 25 Contemporary Flower-Inspired Designs by Martin Storey Projects offer a mix of designs including clothes, accessories and throws with applied flowers and floral designs knitted into them…

Undercover agents expose top secret plots and diabolical conspiracies in these espionage thrillers available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Counterfeit Agent by Alex Berenson Unable to prevent the assassination of a CIA station chief by Iranian hostiles who are allegedly plotting a nuclear attack, an agent goes undercover to discern the truth….

Novels in translation are not just for the literarily-minded reader. The variety will delight many readers with choices ranging from adventure stories to relationship studies to thrillers and who-dun-its. This selection is available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Nothing Holds Back the Night by Delphine de Vigan (French) A young daughter is left…