Library News and Notes

Looking for parenting advice to bring out the best in your child? Borrow a book from the Lititz Public Library. Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity by Andrew Solomon The author spent years interviewing families and their unique children, exploring the nature-versus-nurture debate and what happens when children are not…

In most legal thrillers, defense attorneys hold the spotlight as they fight to clear unjustly accused characters. These novels, available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library, tell the other side of the story, featuring prosecutors who represent the public against those accused of breaking the law. Night Watch by Linda Fairstein NYC prosecutor discovers…

War-blasted soldiers, sailors and marines spearhead the stories in these thrilling adventure novels. Many of these are no longer held by (but are available to borrow through interlibrary loan at) the Lititz Public Library. Death and Honor by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV Recruited by Wild Bill Donovan to set up an OSS…

Ever wonder what folks are reading on the other side of the pond? These popular fiction titles were recent best sellers in England. Me Before You by JoJo Moyes A sheltered young woman accepts a job as caretaker for a former thrill-seeking executive now a quadriplegic confined to a wheelchair. The Casual Vacancy by J.K….

Borrow the movie and then read the biography. Or, read the biography and check out a movie! Match the movie with the biography of the starring actor. Books and films are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. 1.The Expendables (2010) A tight-knit team of skilled combat vets find themselves in a deadly web…

Inquisitiveness is a virtue at the Lititz Public Library. Borrow one of these recent additions to the nonfiction collection. Why Does the World Exist? by Jim Holt Why is there something rather than nothing? The author seeks input from historians, physicists and theologians for a discussion about how the universe originated. Spy the Lie: Former…

Each year the National Film Preservation Board selects films marked for preservation in the Library of Congress as part of the National Film Registry. Up to fifty films may be nominated by the public for consideration. These features, added to the registry in 2012, are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. 3:10 to…

Get a little extra guidance through life and some handy tips about everyday tasks with a How-To book from the Lititz Public Library. How to Tutor Your Own Child: Boost Grades and Instill a Lifelong Love of Learning by Marina Koestler Ruben The author recommends parents take advantage of the time they spend with their…

Harrowing and heroic, stories about the Holocaust outlive the march of time. These books are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. The Witness House: Nazis and Holocaust Survivors Sharing a Villa During the Nuremberg Trials by Christiane Kohl For three years during the Nuremburg War Crimes Tribunal, the American military operated an inn…

A UCLA study suggests that friendships between women are special. When faced with stressful situations, a hormone is released that buffers the fight or flight response and encourages women to tend children and gather with other women, an activity that further counters stress and produces a calming effect. Join the company of women in these…