Gwinnett County Public Library

Our guest today is Jeffrey Breslow. He is the author of A Game Maker’s Life and is a preeminent toy and game inventor and designer. He had spent more than 41 years inventing toys and games. Breslow was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in New York City in 1988 and left the toy business in 2008 to sculpt full time.

Join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss The Midnight Club by Christopher Pike.

Email us at [email protected] and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.

GCPL University began in 2021 as a program of self-paced, online courses designed for the Gwinnett County community by Gwinnett County Public Library staff with the goal of teaching practical job knowledge and developing marketable skills using the library’s physical and digital offerings. Learn more at www.gwinnettpl.org/gcpl-university. 

In the latest episode of Spill Lit, join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they're reading and what they recommend! In this episode they talk about some new holiday reads!

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Vanessa Riley is the award-winning author of Sister Mother Warrior and Island Queen. Riley's historical novels showcase the hidden histories of Black women and women of color, emphasizing strong sisterhoods and dazzling multicultural communities. Her works encompass historical fiction, historical romance, and historical mystery, and you can find them in our online catalog here.

Join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.  For a look at the books featured in this episode, check out this booklist!

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With the help of social workers, libraries have been able to provide more holistic assistance with a myriad of services such as housing, employment, legal support, and food assistance. In this episode, we sit down to chat with Gwinnett County Public Library’s social work interns and the Lawrenceville Branch Manager. 

To make an appointment with a social work intern, fill out a Book-a-Librarian form here. 

Join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they share some of their favorite books featuring Native American authors, topics, and award winning titles. For a look at the books featured in this episode, check out this booklist!

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William Kent Krueger is the award-winning author of the Cork O'Connor mystery series which features books about a former sheriff who is part Irish and part Ojibwe. Krueger has received numerous awards for his writing, including the 2014 Edgar Award for Best Novel for his book, Ordinary Grace.  His newest book is Fox Creek.

Join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss The Ghost Tracks by Celso Hurtado.  For a look at the books featured in this episode, check out this booklist!

Email us at [email protected] and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.