August Essentials
There’s no better way to enjoy the last few weeks of summer than to kick back and relax with a great new read. Whether your patrons are looking for something to unwind with on a beautiful August day or listen to while travelling on a…
Once Upon a Fall: Scholastic Stories for the Season
Scholastic has been fostering a love of learning and reading in generation after generation of children for over 100 years. In honor of the Back to School season, OverDrive’s librarians have collected a fantastic compilation of new Scholastic releases that are sure to become your…
Discover Your New Favorite Fall Picks with OverDrive’s Librarians
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians webinar! Jane, Sarah, Sydney, and I enjoyed sharing the fun books we are looking forward to and the entertaining Kanopy picks. During the dog days of Summer, we…
Edge of Honor Read-Alikes: Espionage & Thriller Picks for Brad Thor Fans
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…
Shop Scenic Books, Films, & More
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…
Waiting for Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil? Try These Read-Alikes
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 Sounds like Saving on Audiobooks
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…
Essential June Reads
June is an exciting time for reading. With the beginning of summer and vacation season, it’s a perfect time for beach reads and road trip listening. June is also Pride Month and National Audiobook Appreciation Month, and Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th. Below are…
Explore the Impact of Social Science with Springer Nature
OverDrive’s most recent recorded In the Know presentation in collaboration with Springer Nature spotlights a timely and thought-provoking topic – why social science matters. Public and academic librarians and patrons seeking to deepen their understanding of the evolving role social science plays in shaping our…
Shop Colorful Summer Reading Books, Films, & More
With June almost upon us that means one thing for libraries across the country: the start of summer reading. Which also means the culmination of months of hard work for the librarians who have been preparing for it. This year’s theme is Color Our World,…