Discover Your New Favorite Summer Picks with OverDrive’s Librarians
By Lauren Bajda, Product Trainer
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Picks from OverDrive Librarians webinar! Alicia, Kristin, Sarah, and Sydney had so much fun sharing a variety of books and films to take you through the sunny season — from swoon-worthy romances to genre-bending adventures, uplifting family reads and listens, and a few personal favorites. Missed the session? Here’s a preview of what we shared:
Romance
We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer and Joelle Murray
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A body-positive love story that gives readers a nostalgic glimpse into the experience of working a summer job at a theme park.
Charade (1963)
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Think of Charade as the ultimate cinematic cocktail—one part Hitchcockian thriller, one part screwball comedy, with a dash of pure romance.
Family reads & listens
Becoming Boba by Joanna Ho and Amber Ren
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A sweet, colorful story about Mindy, a young Milk Tea who just wants to fit in with the rest of her town – only to realize that she is more than enough just the way she is.
The Secret of Kells (2009)
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Inspired by Irish folklore and the real-life Book of Kells, this film is a feast for the eyes and a love letter to the power of art and storytelling.
Genre-blending
The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis
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Big Little Lies meets magic school. Vivian’s daughter was bitten by a werewolf making her a werewolf now and she is now starting classes at a magic school. Nothing like ancient prophecies, nightmare siren PTA moms, and the school bake sale to welcome the newcomers.
Party Girl (1995)
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Party Girl is a celebration of carving out your own path, even if that path takes a few unexpected turns. Whether you see it as a time capsule of ‘90s cool or a feel-good comedy with a brain, it’s one of those hidden gems that deserves to be rediscovered.
If you weren’t able to join us live, don’t worry! Visit the Resource Center to watch on-demand and shop the book picks in OverDrive Marketplace. If you offer Kanopy at your library, you may have these films in your collection already. Questions? Reach out to your friendly Account Manager or Digital Content Librarian.