Villains and Anti-Heroes
Once in a while, it’s fun to embrace a little villainy. We’re all familiar with classic stories of heroism, with handsome knights in shining armor and smiling superheroes saving the day. The following stories shift the spotlight to the people who were cast in the…
Books for Wuthering Heights Fans
Wuthering Heights has captivated readers for over a century, and with good reason – there are as many different elements to love about the novel as there are readers. There’s the gothic setting, moody atmosphere, complex characters, lush language, dark romance – the list just…
Don’t Miss Out On Our Next Big Movie Watch!
Get ready for Kanopy’s Big Movie Watch, running February 9 – 23, 2026. This program is available for U.S. and Canadian libraries on a pay-per-use basis, as well as for PLUS-only accounts. For PLUS-only libraries, Across the Universe will be automatically added to your account…
Urban Fantasy Reads
From Paris to London to New York, cities have long been a favorite setting for novels. So, it really isn’t a surprise that folks realized adding a dash of the fantastical to the big town would be a winning combination. Arguably no one has worked…
January Essentials
Farewell 2025, it’s been real. The beginning of a fresh year is a time to look back and reflect on the year’s best books while looking towards the future with resolutions, goal setting, and new reading challenges. Let’s kick off 2026 on a high note…
The Best Overlooked Reads of 2025
It’s that time in your reading year. You’re counting the number of books you’ve read, perusing the lists of best books of the year, considering the gaps in your reading, and thinking about what to read in 2026. But every year there are terrific books…
The Summer Book
Invite your patrons to experience The Summer Book, a moving adaptation of Tove Jansson’s beloved novel that beautifully captures themes of family, grief, and the quiet wisdom found in nature. Directed by Charlie McDowell and starring Glenn Close, the film follows the evolving relationship between nine-year-old Sophia…
Shop the Best Books from Indie Authors Now!
While traditional publishers, of course, put out some great books, many talented self-published authors continue to succeed on their own, thank you very much. More and more, they are even getting great deals to have their books produced on audio, a fact I’m especially happy…
Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Patrons with Tinsel Town on Kanopy!
The holiday season is a magical time of the year for libraries, a time when families gather, slow down, and look for comforting stories to enjoy together. This holiday season, Kanopy is excited to share with you Tinsel Town! Brimming with charm, humor, and heartfelt holiday chaos, this feel-good British Christmas comedy is the perfect pick for…
Top Books of December
December Essentials Ding-dong, ding-dong, the end of the year is nigh! If this is as mind-boggling to you as it is to me, welcome to the club of people who blinked and 2025 was over! That being said, December is a great time of year…