GPL Book Break

Join GPL librarian Claire and fellow librarian, Molly, as we talk about the upcoming summer reading program, and give you some book suggestions to help complete your board. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org   Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here .  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here .  P...

Join GPL librarian Claire and our Assistant Director, Cathy, as we talk about the cozy mystery books we’ve each read recently.  Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here .  Read the eBook on Libby here .  Purchase a copy here . An Amateur Sleu...

Join GPL librarian Claire and our Town of Greece Supervisor, Jeff McCann, as we talk about the books we’ve each read recently and our reading habits.  Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org   London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth  by Patrick Radden Keefe (Claire) Reserve a copy from the l...

Join GPL librarian Claire and our Library Director, Keith Suhr as we talk about a book we’ve each read recently and our reading habits.  Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org   Empty Mansions:  The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.  (Claire) Reser...

Join GPL librarians Claire, Meghan and Molly as we talk about a book we’ve each read recently, and four we are looking forward to reading in 2026! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org   Books We Read recently Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven.  (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here .  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here...

Join GPL librarians Claire and Ann-Marie as we talk about our Winter Reading Challenge, and books that can help you fill BINGO squares!  Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org   Homeseeking by Karissa Chen (Claire) (debut, set in another country) Reserve a copy from the library here .  Listen to the Audiobook on Libby here . Purchase...

Join GPL librarians Claire and Molly as we talk about our favorite reads of 2025!  Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org   Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen (Claire) Literary Fiction Reserve a copy from the library here .  Listen to the Audiobook on Libby here . Purchase a copy here .   Heart the Lover by Lily King (Molly) Litera...

Join GPL librarians Claire and Molly as we talk about some books for “Nonfiction November”.  We will have stories that range from finding the elusive wild panda to delivering the mail in Appalachia!  Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org Mailman:  My Wild Ride Delivering Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starrin...

Join GPL librarians Claire and Rebecca as we talk about some books that are perfect for October.  Are you team cozy, or team horror? Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop. Org A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna.  (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here .  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here .  Purchase a copy...

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 . E...

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 ....

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...

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 Sunshi...

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 Lov...

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...

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 (M...

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 E...

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...

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...

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 V...

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 . ...

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 Bla...

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) Reserve a copy from the li...

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 he...

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...