GPL Book Break
Take a break with Claire and guest librarians from Greece Public Library for monthly book talk, reading recommendations, and all things books!
Episodes
Links for Book Break 10/21/2026
Join GPL librarian Claire and librarian, Sherry, as they talk about their romance mash-ups!. Claire and Sherry will each discuss three books that mix romance with another genre.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Everything to the Sea by Alicia Upano (Claire)
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Links for Book Break 9/16/2026
Join GPL librarian Claire and her daughter, Sarah, as they talk about their recent reads. Claire and Sarah will each discuss two books they’ve read recently, and two books that have been languishing on their “Stack of Shame” – books that bought but have not read.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
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Join GPL librarian Claire and fellow librarian, Molly, as vote “yes”, “No” or “Maybe” to ten recently published books.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman
Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the eBook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Into the Blue by Emma Brod...
Join GPL librarian Claire and fellow librarian, Meghan, as we talk books to fill your beach bag!
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino (Meghan)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Purchase a copy here.
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (Claire)
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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. Purchase a copy here.
In...
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 Sleuth’s G...
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 library here.&nb...
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)
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)
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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 a copy here. &nbs...
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) Literary Fiction
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 Starring G...
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)
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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 ...
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 Charact...
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)
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)
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Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone...
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 ...
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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