Be In the Know with W.F. Howes
Join W.F. Howes, the United Kingdom’s leading independent audiobook publisher, as they host our first virtual In the Know event of 2025 on Wednesday, February 26 at 10am EST / 3pm GMT. Register now! Celebrating 25 years of audiobook production, W.F. Howes has seen many…
Read, Watch, Learn: Books to Pair with “Soundtrack to a Coup d’État”
Oscar season is here, and one of the films nominated for Best Documentary is available exclusively through library streaming on Kanopy! In Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, director Johan Grimonprez captures the moment when African politics and American jazz collided. This magnificent essay film…
Celebrating the Best in Reading: The Libby Book Awards Finalists
The votes are in and it’s time to announce this year’s finalists for the Libby Book Awards! The Libby Book Awards celebrate the stories that captivated readers, sparked conversations, and kept us turning pages late into the night. From heartwarming fiction to steamy romantasy to…
February recommended lists you don’t want to miss
February may be the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t stop it from delivering plenty of excitement. Whether you’re looking for illuminating titles to celebrate Black History Month, finding fun and flirty Valentine’s Day reads, or keeping up with the latest and greatest…
Shop Romantasy books, films, & more
One of the most popular genres to grow in the last several years has been Romantasy, the combination of romance and fantasy. Romance and Fantasy are hardly new genres, but this newfound love has left readers hungry for more. Who wouldn’t want to escape into…
Celebrate Freedom to Read Week with featured collections from OverDrive
Founded in 1984, Freedom to Read Week is an annual event in Canada that celebrates intellectual freedom and raises awareness about censorship. Between now and March 1, shop featured collections of Freedom to Read Week titles available in popular Cost Per Circ (CPC) and OverDrive Max (ODMax)…
Over 180 public libraries surpass one million digital checkouts in 2024
In 2024, a record-setting 185 library systems in eight countries surpassed one million digital checkouts. Of those 185 libraries, over 30 public library systems achieved the million checkout milestone for the very first time. In total, 739 million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more were…
Innovate, Inspire, and Collaborate with Peers at Digipalooza ’25
Are you ready to expand your professional network and transform your library’s digital future? Digipalooza ’25 is the ultimate gathering for librarians, digital content professionals, and industry leaders eager to connect, share ideas, and drive innovation in digital collections. Join us in our hometown of…
Shop the Best of 2024 books, films, & more
January is always such an odd time. You write the wrong year on everything for most of the month, you’re still dazed from the holidays, and you’re never quite sure if you’re coming or going. I know I’m always excited to start planning my new…
Ready for Romantasy: Onyx Storm Readalikes for Yarros Fans
Romantasy, the intoxicating fusion of romance and fantasy, has captured the hearts of readers of all ages worldwide. With sweeping love stories, grand gestures, life-or-death scenarios, trademark “spicy” scenes, and the promise of hours of escapism, this genre is more popular than ever. Though Urban…
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