Domestic thrillers for fans of Big Little Truths
When Liane Moriarty’s book Big Little Lies released in 2014, it marked a new era for women’s fiction. Its humor and sharp insight into human nature and relationships captivated audiences, and, in many ways, Big Little Lies paved the way for the rising trend of…
How one library turned Kanopy Kids into a morning routine (and how you can too)
Streaming prices keep climbing, and when they do, Kanopy Kids titles see an increase in plays, a sign that families are actively looking for alternatives their library already provides. But sometimes providing access alone isn’t enough. The good news: turning a collection into a program…
Back-to-School Resource Roundup: Tools and Materials to Promote Libby and Kanopy on Campus
As campuses prepare to welcome students and faculty for a new academic year, libraries have a valuable opportunity to increase awareness and engagement with their digital collections. Whether you’re introducing incoming students to campus resources or reminding returning users about the benefits available through the…
Discover the most watched Kanopy Kids titles so far!
We’re back with our midyear recap, looking at what Kanopy Kids titles patrons have watched the most so far this year. The US list trends toward exploratory, educational content, dinosaurs, alphabets, and real-world curiosity, in hits like T-Rex Ranch, Blippi’s Ultimate Playdates, and Closer Look:…
Supporting students through Back to School season
A new school year brings new routines, new goals, and plenty of opportunities for young readers to discover their next favorite book. For libraries, it’s also an important time to make sure children and teens have access to the stories, information, and formats that can keep them reading throughout…
Shop women in translation reads now
Hello Readers! Once again, it is August and Women in Translation Month. This is an annual celebration of books from around the globe written by women that have been translated into English, and as a world lit lover, it’s one of my favorite times of…
Most watched world cinema titles on Kanopy… so far!
Continuing our midyear check-in series: world cinema. If one thing stands out this round, it’s overlap — The Worst Person in the World, Vermiglio, Perfect Days, and The Ugly Stepsister all landed in the top 10 across every region, pointing to a shared appetite for…
OverDrive Acquires divibib, Bringing Onleihe Libraries onto Libby through Partnership with ekz-Group
Acquisition deepens OverDrive’s long-term commitment to libraries and readers across the German-speaking world MUNICH/REUTLINGEN — August 11, 2026 — OverDrive, the company behind the Libby, Sora, and Kanopy apps for libraries and schools, today announced it has entered into a partnership with ekz-Group and acquired divibib GmbH, the ekz-Group subsidiary behind Onleihe,…
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…