The magic starts here: free, no-holds access to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Some readers have heard of Harry Potter all their life – whether that be through friends, family, movies or merchandise – but have yet to read the books themselves. Some are deeply familiar with the occupants of Number 4, Privet Drive, and those who roam…
What TV show patrons watched the most at the midyear mark on Kanopy
Next up in our midyear check-in series: TV shows! Two clear trends emerge across regions. The US patrons leaned into spy and espionage series — Berlin Station, The Night Manager, and Spy City all made the top 10 — while Canadian and Australian/New Zealander patrons…
August recommended lists you won’t want to miss
August signals the summer wind down as back to school season is coming in hot! It is national wellness month, perfect to de-stress with some reading. August is also Women in Translation month where we celebrate women authors from around the globe and their work…
What documentaries patrons watched most at the midyear mark on Kanopy
This is the first in our midyear check-in series, as we take a genre-by-genre look at what’s resonating with Kanopy audiences so far this year. First up is documentaries. Documentary viewing this year skews toward music and art (profiles of Diane Warren, Jeff Buckley, and…
Welcome to the dungeon: LitRPG reads
One of the most popular genres you may have heard about this year is called LitRPG. While LitRPG isn’t technically new by any means, it was originally coined in 2013 if you can believe it, thanks to a little series called Dungeon Crawler Carl it…
Getting ready for The Odyssey
As someone who read D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths about a million times (always checked out on repeat from my library! On reflection, I probably should have just bought it) and is completely obsessed with Christopher Nolan, I feel like the new epic release of…
The Lovely Land of Lending Models: Best Practices for your Collection and Sanity
If you’ve talked at all with your team at OverDrive, you’ve probably heard about the plethora of lending models available in our Marketplace. We know that digital collection development in OverDrive is not your only job responsibility…heck, it’s probably just 1/16 of all the things…
Dark comedies like Libby Reads selection, “I See You’ve Called in Dead”
The wait is over—the latest global Libby Reads program is officially underway! From now through July 23, readers around the world can borrow I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney with no waitlists or holds through participating libraries. Thousands of libraries across the globe are already taking part, and…
Essential titles to add to your collection this July
Independence Day has just passed, but in this America 250 year, books of American History will remain as hot as the summer temperatures. A couple weeks ago, we shared some can’t miss stories for young patriots, so in this installment, I’m including a few of…
Bring Kanopy Kids to life in your library!
Kanopy Kids is Kanopy’s dedicated section for children ages 2 to 8, packed with over 2,000 age-appropriate, diverse, and entertaining titles, including popular favorites such as Masha and the Bear, Blippi, and Pinkalicious & Peterrific, plus read-along storybooks from Vooks, Highlights, and Signed Stories. Available…
Shop the best stories for young patriots
Many of us have loved history our whole reading lives. Others, not so much—especially if they perceive history as a dry list of dates and events. With our country’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we have an opportunity to try to spark young readers’ curiosity about…
Celebrate 250 years of American history with Kanopy!
On July 4, 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a moment to reflect on the country’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead to the next 250 years. Kanopy’s American History collection brings the story of the United States to…