Updates to Hold Suspensions in Libby & Marketplace
OverDrive is making updates to how hold suspensions work across our platforms and library websites. After reviewing hold data and feedback from partners, these changes are designed to streamline the movement of holds and reduce the amount of time unwanted holds sit unclaimed. Or, as…
September Recommended Lists You Don’t Want to Miss
September is a great month for libraries! Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September, sharing one card, endless possibilities. Libraries are also supporting students back in school and gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts September 15. All readers are getting ready for great…
The Thursday Murder Club Read-Alikes
Mystery lovers, rejoice! The film adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is in theaters on August 22 before streaming on Netflix on August 28. There is so much for fans to love from this series, including beloved characters, clever clues, a quaint English…
Boosting Discovery: How Libraries Are Using Libby’s Shelf Talkers
In today’s day and age, libraries from all over the world are constantly seeking creative ways to engage with their patrons effectively. After all, why meticulously plan a community event or launch a new resource without making sure patrons know that it’s available? The American…
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,…