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 9/17/2025
Join GPL librarians Claire and Molly as we talk about some books that are “GOATS” and our upcoming Love Your Library day!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Kindred by Octavia Butler. (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla here. Purchase a copy here.
Emily of New Moon by L. M. Montgomery (...
Join GPL librarians Claire and Molly as we talk about dogs we enjoyed in the dog days of summer. We each suggest a 3, 4, and 5 star read!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean. (Claire) (3)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein (...
Join GPL librarians Claire and Molly as we talk about “Midsummer Mysteries”.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
All The Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman. (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs (Molly)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to...
Join GPL librarians Claire, Meghan and Molly as we talk about the best books to read this summer!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Contemporary or Romance Reads:
Passion Project by London Sperry. (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (Meghan)
Links for Book Break 5/21/2025
Join GPL librarians Claire and Molly as we talk about “Feel Good Reads”.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put by Annie B. Jones. (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohe...
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)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to t...
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)
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