At the beginning of May, the Catholic Church selected its first American pope. Born Robert Francis Prevost on Chicago’s South Side, Pope Leo XIV is a man most people had never heard of before his elevation to the head of the Catholic Church. So, who…
The Harry PotterTM series is pure magic. It whisks readers away to a world of spells, secrets, and adventure. A world that has shaped childhoods for generations. But its impact goes far beyond the pages. These books have become shared experiences, creating deep connections between…
July is traditionally the slowest month of the year for book publishing (followed closely by February). But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t great books available this month. See below for the books of July that you might consider ordering… just in time to deliver…
Brad Thor is back with Edge of Honor, another pulse-pounding entry in his bestselling Scot Harvath series. As fans race through this high-stakes political thriller filled with espionage, action, and global intrigue, they’ll be eager for more stories that deliver the same adrenaline rush. That’s…
ECW Press and Annick Press are teaming up to bring us our next virtual In the Know presentation on Wednesday, July 16 at 1pm EST. Both publishers have celebrated 50 years of producing amazing books and are excited to bring back some old favorites to…
We’re beyond excited to announce that Julia Whelan, award-winning audiobook narrator, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, will be taking the main stage at Digipalooza 2025 as a keynote speaker on Thursday, August 14, from 9:30–10:15 AM. A true…
There are many aspects of a book that may appeal to readers, and my favorite is setting. I look for books with a strong sense of place as these atmospheric reads can transport readers to new, fun, or familiar places and add to the reading…
June is the time when kids are getting out of school, families are spending more time together, and road trips are in the works. That means plenty of patrons are going to start searching for audiobooks that the whole family can enjoy together. June also…
By Katie Blachman Take a moment to imagine you’re at the library and you get a question from a user over the phone, over email, or in-person about Libby… Do you feel comfortable answering their question?… Do you know which features in Libby will best…
Looking to energize your library’s programming and outreach in 2025? We’ve got you covered! From engaging book clubs and film events to ready-to-use marketing materials, here’s a round-up of key resources designed to help Canadian public libraries connect with their communities. Lights, Camera, Canada! Discover…
V.E. Schwab’s southern-gothic debut, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, was officially released on June 10, sending fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and the Shades of Magic series scrambling for copies. Libraries can expect strong demand from readers drawn to atmospheric,…
Summer is just around the corner (and is finally starting to feel like it after this remarkably chilly springtime in Ohio), which means that I’ll be tearing through my audiobook listen-list during my summer travel plans, home renovations, and yardwork. Since having kids, time to…
