Toni Morrison was one of a kind
Growing up in Lorain, Ohio, I knew the name Toni Morrison from a young age. We were taught that she…
Invest in kids & teens content and watch your circ numbers rise
Is there anything better than the start of the new school year? Kids trade in their summer swimsuits for school…
8 more scary stories to tell in the dark
I’ve always been a big fan of being scared. It started with a childhood love of R.L. Stine, which graduated…
Monday 5×5 for August 5, 2019
The Ringer thinks they know why we keep coming back to the Manson family Has true crime ever been as…
How to reach new users in and outside of your library (Part 2: Books & Beers)
As we all know, books pair well with just about anything. Including beer. A dark ale or a hoppy brew…
Monday 5×5 for July 29, 2019
Slate attempts to explain CATS the musical and where, exactly, T.S. Eliot fits in I am well aware that I…
We want your stories for the fifth edition of Perspectives on Reading
Over a year ago we launched Perspectives on Reading, our quarterly online magazine that focuses on trends in the reading…
The fact is, you don’t want to miss our Adult Nonfiction Sale
Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction. With our Adult Nonfiction Sale, this is the perfect time to shop savings…
4 reasons why Sora helps public libraries and schools work better together
When I was a kid, I always loved the end of the school year. Not just because summer was on…
10 books to read after you binge Orange Is the New Black
Everything is different the second time around. Or the third or the fourth. Or, in the case of Orange is…
R.L. Stine on his love of reading
Recently, we announced the launch of a new literacy campaign called Everyone Reads. Everyone Reads is designed to be a…
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OverDrive’s Marketplace is turning 20 years old! One of the things that makes Marketplace the leading source for digital content…
It’s your Lucky Day—new library webcast!
By Courtney Sveda, Training Specialist Do you struggle filling holds for your most popular titles? Your lucky day is here!…
Monday 5×5 for July 22, 2019
The final trailer for IT: Chapter 2 is here! This looks horrifying and terrifying and I cannot wait to preorder…
How to reach new users in and outside of your library (Part 1)
What’s typically the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions the library? Books. Everyone knows the library is…