Over the last decade memoirs have remained one of the most consistently popular nonfiction genres in libraries. While biographies offer black and white facts, memoirs offer the reader a chance to experience the world from someone else’s perspective and maybe see some of themselves reflected…
Authors, librarians, publishers, and book lovers came together at The Brooklyn Center for History to recognize the year’s most outstanding ebooks and audiobooks at the third annual Libby Book Awards. Hosted by Emmy-winning TV host and producer Ross Matthews and narrated by award-winning raconteur Daniel Henning, the awards honored the best in genres: from unforgettable debut authors…
The first day of Spring will be here before you know it! March is an exciting month in which we celebrate Women’s History Month and can enjoy a Friday the 13th, St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of Spring and more. At the library, patrons…
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…
We’re thrilled to share the featured title for the first global Libby Reads program of 2026! From March 26 – April 9, readers worldwide can check out Meet the Neighbors by Brandon Keim with no waitlists or holds in the Libby app. A beguiling invitation to discover an expanded sense of…
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…
We want to thank everyone who took the time to look through the nominated titles and voted to select this year’s finalists, all amidst the important work that you do daily for your communities. Thanks to all of you (over 1,600 librarians and library staff from across the US and Canada <3 ), the titles on…
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…
While February certainly feels like the Tuesday of the year here in cold, gray, and snowy Cleveland, it does offer the perfect opportunity to settle in and get to reading! We have Black History Month to celebrate and Valentine’s Day to consider, and as always,…
When Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block was selected as Jenna Bush Hager’s January Read with Jenna pick, interest surged among readers seeking thoughtful memoirs about family, education, and identity. For libraries, high-profile picks like this often lead to increased holds, longer wait lists, and renewed interest in similar…
Who doesn’t want to feel good? If you’re tired of depressing news, wintry weather, or are experiencing a letdown after the holidays, how about trying a Feel-Good Read? Virginia Evans, author of the astoundingly successful feelgood book The Correspondent, puts it this way: “What I really want is a book that gives you a sense of hope…
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…