This season, libraries and schools around the world are coming together for a shared reading experience designed for all ages: Libby Reads and Sora Reads, the freshly reimagined version of OverDrive’s beloved Big Library Read. From November 18-December 2, readers can enjoy The Village Beyond…
As the year winds down, there’s no better time to refresh your library’s digital collection—and stretch your budget further—than during our End of Year Sale. We know many libraries are navigating budget reductions and increased pressure to do more with less. That’s why this year’s…
November brings us closer to the end of the year, but first, this month has plenty to celebrate. It is Native American Heritage month and there are many books to recognize and highlight the culture, traditions, and achievements from various indigenous voices. There is also…
There is one resource that we know that you can never get enough of, time, followed closely by budget. Because of this, a team of OverDrive staff librarians decided to take some of our time and share it with librarians from all over the world…
It’s alive! That’s right – with the release of Guillermo del Toro’s new Frankenstein film adaptation, streaming on Netflix November 7, Mary Shelley’s classic novel is enjoying a resurgence of attention. This book has so many appeal factors for readers of all tastes, from fans…
“America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.” – Tennessee Williams Welcome to Lost and Found in Cleveland! We’re thrilled to spotlight this heartwarming, character-driven film featuring a stellar cast—Martin Sheen, June Squibb, and Dennis Haysbert—that explores…
Sarah and I, as the unofficial Swifties of the OverDrive Digital Content Librarian team, are here to make sure that your patrons have some great books to read when they stop listening to Life of a Showgirl on repeat (I’m on listen number… I don’t…
When is the best time to promote romance titles to your patrons? The better question – when isn’t it a good time? According to a Cloudwards Google Trends analysis in 2024, Romance was the most popular book genre in a whopping 22 states. One of…
Stephanie Garber’s recently released Alchemy of Secrets is already sparking excitement among readers with its mix of lush fantasy, romance, and page-turning intrigue. To help your patrons keep the magic alive long after they’ve finished Garber’s latest (or while they wait for copies for this…
Fall is officially upon us! For cozy readers, this is the best time of the year – apple picking, pumpkin carving, soup season, candle-lit reading nights, spooky atmosphere, and more. What’s not to love? Whether you adore the pumpkin spice season for the comfort reads…
This Banned Books Week (October 5–11), join us in celebrating the freedom to read, reflecting on the importance of open access to ideas, and reminding ourselves why protecting that freedom matters. To support this initiative, we’re spotlighting the documentary Banned Together, available to your patrons…
In a world where children’s television is often fast-paced, loud, and bursting with flashing colors, many parents and caregivers are beginning to ask: Is all this stimulation healthy? Enter low stimulation TV: a growing genre of children’s programming designed to soothe and engage rather than excite…
