New Fiction and Nonfiction
Staff Recommendations for Adults
What We're Reading:
Plantopedia: The Definitive Guide to House Plants by Lauran Camilerri (nonfiction)
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The Names by Florence Knapp (domestic fiction/ historical fiction)
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Heartwood by Amity Gaige (survival fiction)
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Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld (short stories)
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (fiction)
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The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner (thriller)
​What We're Listening To:
Horses by Patti Smith (vinyl)
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Pulp Fiction soundtrack (vinyl)
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What We're Watching:
Here (starring Tom Hanks)
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:
Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey R. Tabor (picture book)
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Home by Matt de la Pena (picture book)
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Kittybunkport by Scott Rothman (picture book)
Over in the Garden by Janna Matthies (picture book)
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Papilio by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser (picture book)
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Clever Crow by Chris Butterworth (juvenile nonfiction)
Entirely Emmie by Terri Libenson (juvenile graphic novel)
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Stuck by Kayla Miller (juvenile graphic novel)
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A Catalog of Burnt Objects by Shana Youngdahl (young adult fiction)
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.