Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Molly, as we talk about great thriller reads – especially for those of you that enjoy murder, mayhem and suspense! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen t…

Links for Book Break 06/19/2024 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Jenna, as we talk about great Beach reads – especially for those of you that enjoy romance in summer! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner (Claire) Reserve a copy fr…

Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Sean (our producer), as we talk about Book Break, some historic highlights, and books we’ve been reading. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org How to Say Babylon: A Memoir by Safiya Sinclair (Claire) Reserve a copy from the libra…

Links for Book Break 05/01/2024 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Cathy, as we talk about a Cozy mystery reads. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org A Murder Most French (An American in Paris 2) by Colleen Cambridge (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. …

Links for Book Break 04/17/2024 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, my college roommate and avid reader, Tracy as we talk about reading fantastic Fiction! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org Sleeping Giants by Rene Denfeld (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Read…

Links for Book Break 04/03/2024 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, my fellow librarian Lisa, as we talk about a “Roundup” of our recent reads. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen…

Links for Book Break 03/20/2024 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, my fellow librarian Molly, as we talk recent reads suggested by our Monday Night Book Chat. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Claire) Rese…

Links for Book Break 03/06/2024 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, my former podcast partner, Kirstra, as we talk about what 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 Postcard by Anne Berest (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen t…

Links for Book Break 02/21/2024 Join GPL librarian Claire and librarian Ann-Marie as we talk about how we are progressing on the 10 to Try Library Challenge. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. P…

Links for Book Break 02/07/2024 Join GPL librarian Claire and librarian Mindy as we talk about some of our recent Romantic reads. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen (Claire) Author of Lunar Love Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the …

Join GPL librarian Claire and librarian Rebecca as we talk about some of our recent reads. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the eBook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here. Shakespeare…

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown – Feb. 13, 2024 (Claire) A debut novel full of magic, adventure, and romance, The Book of Doors opens up a thrilling world of contemporary fantasy for readers of The Midnight Library, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, The Night Circus. A young woman that works in a NYC bookstore has one of her favorite customers d…

Links for Book Break 12/13/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and librarian Jenna as we talk about our favorite reads of 2023! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purc…

Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest Sarah (Claire’s Daughter) as we talk about our Mother-Daughter reads, and the BOMC. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Libby h…

Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest Mindy as we talk about our Non-Fiction November reads! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and A Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook o…

Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest Jenna as we talk about our cozy reads with Autumn vibes! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the ebook on Hoopla h…

Links for Book Break 10/04/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guests: Former Greece Reads Authors Angie Kim and Etaf Rum! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum. Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla here. Purchas…

Links for Book Break 9/20/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Molly, as they discuss books that TikTok made me read! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on …

Librarians Claire and Stephanie talk about some of the 2023 releases that they are excited to add to their “To Be Read” piles this fall! Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story by Max Marshall. Published Nov. 7, 2023 (Claire) A true-crime story of status, money, drugs, and murder on a campus called “the most beautiful campus in America” by Travel …

Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Jennifer, as they discuss books about animals! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Dog On It by Spencer Quinn. (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla here. Purchase a copy here. A Light…

Links for Book Break 7/26/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Kirstra, as they discuss books on their “Stack of Shame” – their growing “To Be Read” lists. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail…

Links for Book Break 6/21/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Jenna W, as they discuss books they didn’t like! Do any of our choices resonate with you? Any books that did not live up to the hype for you? Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Booth by Karen Joy…

Links for Book Break 05/17/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, librarian Kim W, as they discuss a roundup of current reads! Find more information about Kim’s new book discussion group, Shelf Indulgence, here. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Pineapple Street by Jen…

Links for Book Break 05/03/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Library Director Cathy, as they discuss cozy mysteries! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Read the e…

Links for Book Break 04/19/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Mindy, as they discuss books about gardens, flowers and spring! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audio on Lib…

Links for Book Break 04/05/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Stephanie, as they discuss books about books, libraries, or bookstores! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to…

Links for Book Break 03/15/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Rebecca, as they discuss a round-up of books they have been reading recently. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Purcha…

Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Jenna, as they discuss a round-up of Cozy Fantasy they have been reading recently. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher (Claire) Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the aud…

Links for Book Break 02/15/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Mindy, as they discuss a round-up of what they have been reading recently. Today we feature Historical Fiction titles. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: The Queen of Thieves by Beezy Marsh (Claire) Purch…

Links for Book Break 02/01/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Hannah, as they discuss a round-up of what they have been reading recently. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the audio …

Librarians Claire and Stephanie talk about some of the 2023 releases that they are excited to add to their “To Be Read” piles! Evil Eye by Etaf Rum: Etaf Rum’s follow-up to her 2019 debut, A Woman Is No Man, is a complicated mother-daughter drama that looks at the lasting effects of intergenerational trauma and what it takes to break the cycle of a…

Links for Book Break 01/04/2023 Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, Ashley, as they discuss a round-up of what they have been reading recently. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the…

Join GPL librarians Claire and Kirstra as they discuss their favorite books published in 2022! Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro Reserve a copy from the library here. Read a copy on Libby here. Purchase a copy here. Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Bloo…

Join GPL librarians Claire and Kirstra and special guest, Mindy, as they discuss a round-up of what they have been reading in November. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org. The Library: A Fragile History by Andrew Pettegree Reserve a copy from the library here. Purchase a copy here.…

Join GPL librarians Claire and Kirstra as they discuss some great nonfiction reads! There are so many different kinds of nonfiction out there, from memoirs to history to travel, and we're going to tackle them all. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: the Ins…

Join GPL librarians Claire and Kirstra - with special guest, Lydia! - as they discuss a round up of recent reads. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: The Memory Police, by Yoko Ogawa Reserve a copy from the library here. Read an ebook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here. Our Missin…

Join GPL librarians Claire and Kirstra as they discuss some recent myths and retellings that have struck their fancy! We’ll talk about some fresh editions of cultural myths and folklore, and deep dive on two different “Great Gatsby” retellings. Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org: “…

Join GPL librarians Claire and Kirstra - with special guest, Betsy! - as they discuss a round up of recent reads. Find more information about the Good Start Book Club on the library website here! Here are the books we're discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.org: Blacktop Wasteland, by SA Crosby Reserve a copy fr…

Join GPL librarians Claire and Kirstra as they dive deep into the world of Science Fiction! Whether you're a Certified Aficionado (Kirstra) or just dipping your toes in the SciFi waters (Claire), there's a book for everyone in SciFi September! Here are the books we're discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.org: Kl…

Claire and Kirstra from Greece Public Library have an important announcement about Book Break!By greeceplpodcasts