Book Break: Winter Reading Challenge 2026

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 Wood (Ann-Marie) book under 200 page, award winner. Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here. Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei (Claire) set in the future, new shelves Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here. Murder in an Italian Village by Michael Falco (Ann-Marie) cozy mystery Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla here. Purchase a copy here. Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life by Hoda Kotb (Claire) Self help Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here.  Purchase a copy here. When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén (Ann-Marie) Debut, translated, set in Sweden Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here.  Purchase a copy here. Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (Claire) Mystery/Thriller, debut Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here.  Purchase a copy here. Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White (Ann-Marie) Award Winner, Classic Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here.  Purchase a copy here. The Uncool: A Memoir by Cameron Crowe (Claire) Memoir, Nonfiction, audiobook Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here.  Purchase a copy here. My Not-So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella (Ann-Marie) Romance, Chick lit, audiobooks Reserve a copy from the library here.  Listen to the audiobook on Libby here.  Purchase a copy here.   Have you read any of our choices?  Have thoughts about our picks?  Connect with us at [email protected].  We love hearing from our listeners and getting your suggestions for our “To Be Read” pile!