New Fiction and Nonfiction
Staff Recommendations for Adults
What We're Reading:
The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlich (magic realist fiction)
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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (historical fiction)
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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (science fiction/ fantasy)
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The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose (thriller)
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende (historical fiction)
1185 Park Avenue by Anne Richardson Roiphe (memoir)
​​What We're Listening To:
To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar (available on CD and vinyl)
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What We're Watching:
Sinners (DVD/ Blu-ray)
Contact Us
Andrea Kazilionis, Director
Brendon Barnes, Head of Youth Services
Marie Morey, Head of Circulation
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5 Hancock Street
Gray, Maine 04039
207.657.4110 (T)
207.657.4138 (F)
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email: graylib@graymaine.org
Staff Recommendations for Children and Young Adults
Kids/ Young Adult:
Squash and Pumpkin: #squashgoals by G.G. McQueen (picture book)
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We Are American, Too by Kristen Mei Chase (picture book)
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This Moment is Special: A Día De Muertos Story by John Parra (picture book)​​
No More Chairs by Dan Gill (picture book)
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To Catch a Ghost by Rachel Michelle Wilson (picture book)
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Sesame Street's Furry Friends Forever: 5-Minute Stories adapted by Mei Nakamura (picture book)
The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby (juvenile chapter)
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Spell to Wake the Dead by Nicole Lesperance (young adult fiction)
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I Can't Even Think Straight by Dean Atta (young adult fiction/ novels in verse)
Additional Resources
As a Gray Public Library patron, you can use your library card to create a CloudLibrary account. Once you download the app onto a compatible device, you will have access to thousands of downloadable audio and ebooks! If you are ready to get started, please visit CloudLibrary. Questions? Need some assistance? Give us a call at 657-4110.
LibraryReads–Monthly lists of recommendations from librarians.
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Maine Writers Index--Searchable database of Maine writers
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NoveList–A database that can help you find your next great read. You will need your library card information to access this database from home.
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Goodreads–Lists, lists, and more lists. A site for recommendations from other readers.
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Shelf Awareness-A wonderful resource to find out about new and upcoming releases.
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Fantastic Fiction-Sign up to find out when your favorite authors are releasing new books.