GPL Book Break
Book Break is hosted by Claire and guest librarians at the Greece Public Library. Join us twice a month to discuss all things books, and what we’re reading lately!
Episodes
Links for Book Break 5/7/2025
Join GPL librarians Claire and Cathy, as we talk about Cozy Mysteries!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by Laurien Berenson (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla here. Purchase a copy here.
Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley (Cathy)
Join GPL librarians Claire and Meghan, as we talk about books that we have been reading lately.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The River Knows Your Name by Kelly Mustian (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla here. Purchase a copy here.
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli (Meghan)
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Join GPL librarians Claire and Molly, as we talk about books think we would work well for book discussion groups.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Dream State: A Novel by Eric Puchner (Molly)
Join GPL librarians Claire and Mindy, as we talk about books we’ve been reading lately, all centered around women to help celebrate Women’s History Month!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Woman in the Wallpaper by Lora Jones (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla here. Purchase a copy here.
Young Queens: Three R...
Join GPL librarians Claire and Amanda as we talk about books we’ve been reading lately, highlighting some thriller, mystery, and horror titles.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Note by Alafair Burke (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica (Amanda)
Join GPL librarians Claire and Molly, as we talk about books we’ve been reading lately, including some Romance for Valentine’s Day.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the eBook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
You, With a View by Jessica Joyce (Molly)
Join GPL librarians Claire and Ann-Marie, as we talk about our Winter Reading Challenge and give you book recommendations to complete your Bingo board!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Access Binge Pass (magazines) from Hoopla HERE
What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the eBook on Libby here. Purcha...
Librarians Claire and Meghan talk about some of the 2025 releases that they are excited to add to their “To Be Read” piles this year!
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. Publishes January 28, 2025 (Claire)
The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake.
All Shall Mourn by Ellie ...
Join GPL librarians Claire, Molly and Sean, as we talk about our favorite reads of 2024!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Fox Wife by Yangzee Choo (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the Audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Playground by Richard Powers (Molly)
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Links for Book Break 11/20/2024
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, her daughter, Sarah, as we talk about Mother/Daughter reads – what we’ve read that we enjoyed, and also some books we did not enjoy.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the Audiobook on Lib...
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Lisa, as we talk about a variety of books we’ve been reading lately.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C. L. Miller (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the Audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Daughters of Shandong by Eva J. Chung (Lisa)
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Molly, as we talk about seasonal books – Witchy books, Vampires, Ghosts and paranormal!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell’Antonia (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Purchase a copy here.
Weyward by Emilia Hart (Molly)
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Links for Book Break 10/02/2024
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Jenna, as we talk about “comfort reads” and which books are our own personal favorites!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves (Claire) Vera is a great TV show on Britbox, too!
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchas...
Librarians Claire and Monroe County Library Director, Patty Uttaro, talk about some of the 2024 releases that they are excited to add to their “To Be Read” piles this fall!
The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo. Oct. 8. 2024 (Claire)
Dual-timeline. A lawyer and her elderly great-aunt use their supernatural gifts to find a lost child in this richly imagined and empowering story of motherhood, magic, and legacy.
When We Fle...
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Meghan, as we talk about a roundup of recent reads for the beginning of September.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Purchase a copy here.
Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell (Meghan)
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Sherry, as we talk about a roundup of August reads for the last few weeks of summer
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Wedding People by Alison Espach (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Happily Never After by Lynn Painter (Sherry)
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Molly, as we talk about great thriller reads – especially for those of you that enjoy murder, mayhem and suspense!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
All The Sinners Bleed by S. ...
Links for Book Break 06/19/2024
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Jenna, as we talk about great Beach reads – especially for those of you that enjoy romance in summer!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the Ebook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
How to E...
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Sean (our producer), as we talk about Book Break, some historic highlights, and books we’ve been reading.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
How to Say Babylon: A Memoir by Safiya Sinclair (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Path Li...
Links for Book Break 05/01/2024
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Cathy, as we talk about a Cozy mystery reads.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
A Murder Most French (An American in Paris 2) by Colleen Cambridge (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the eBook on Hoopla here. Purchase a copy here.
Windsor Knot (Her Majesty ...
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