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
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 Guide to Murder by Lynn Cahoon (Ca...
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. Read the eBook on Libb...
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)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Li...
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. Purchase a copy here.
How to Kill a...
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.
Seascraper by Benjamin...
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 Grant. (Claire)
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...
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)
Reserve a copy from the library ...
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...
Popular Podcasts
Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.