GPL Book Break

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

November 25, 2025 30 mins

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 Grant.  (Claire)

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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 here.

Killer On the Road/The Babysit...

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September 16, 2025 28 mins

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 (...

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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 (...

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July 15, 2025 37 mins

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)

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June 17, 2025 39 mins

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)

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May 20, 2025 35 mins

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...

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May 6, 2025 30 mins

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)

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April 15, 2025 39 mins

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)

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March 18, 2025 57 mins

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...

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February 18, 2025 41 mins

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)

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February 4, 2025 39 mins

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)

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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)

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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. 

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December 17, 2024 51 mins

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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November 19, 2024 34 mins

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)

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November 5, 2024 53 mins

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)

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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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October 1, 2024 25 mins

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!

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