New Fiction and Nonfiction
Staff Recommendations for Adults
On Animals by Susan Orlean (nonfiction)
The Blackhouse by Peter May (detective and mystery)
Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier (thriller)
The Unknown by Riley Sager (thriller/ suspense)
When We Were Monsters by Jennifer Niven (young adult thriller)
Whistler by Ann Patchett (literary fiction)
Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (romance fiction)
It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell (suspense/ thriller)
What We're Watching:
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (DVD)
Jumnaji: Next Level (DVD)
Contact Us
Andrea Kazilionis, Director
Brendon Barnes, Head of Youth Services
Marie Morey, Head of Circulation
5 Hancock Street
Gray, Maine 04039
207.657.4110 (T)
207.657.4138 (F)
email: graylib@graymaine.org
Staff Recommendations for Children and Young Adults
Kids/ Young Adult:
Whale That Was Unexpected by Casey Lyall (picture book)
Big Rig Pig by Claire Tattersfield (picture book)
Screen Time by Georgie Burkett (picture book)
How To Be a Proper Ogre by Kelly DiPucchio (picture book)
Gross! Slimy, Sticky, and Smelly Facts
Across a Field of Starlight by Blue Deliquanti (young adult graphic novel)
Yotsuba young adult graphic novel series:
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.
Maine Writers Index--Searchable database of Maine writers
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.
Goodreads–Lists, lists, and more lists. A site for recommendations from other readers.
Shelf Awareness-A wonderful resource to find out about new and upcoming releases.
Fantastic Fiction-Sign up to find out when your favorite authors are releasing new books.