By: Courtney Sveda, Training Specialist Are you interested in learning more about how to leverage social media to reach new readers? How about tips on what to include in your posts? If I’ve caught your attention, then you’ll definitely want to save the date for…
This month, movies and television shows based on books come in like a lion. Between HBO documentaries, WW II historical fiction, and beloved young adult novels (Kleenex optional), there’s something for everyone. So pop some popcorn and pull up a comfy chair with some page-to-screen…
Cast members of The Shawshank Redemption will reunite in Mansfield, Ohio to celebrate film’s 25th anniversary Oh, yes. As many an Ohioan knows, the film adaptation of Stephen King’s Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption was filmed near central Ohio at the Mansfield Reformatory. It’s…
Come April 14th, we’ll return to Westeros one last time to discover who will win the Game of Thrones. The White Walkers have breached the wall, there is chaos across the Realm and, somehow, it’s all coming to a head in the final season of…
Lapham’s Quarterly and the geography of the Odyssey I love the idea that there are people over the centuries who have decided to try and discover the journey Odysseus took. Who among us didn’t have to read Homer’s epic poem at some point in their…
We’ve arrived once again at the day of the Doc. The time on my watch says Seuss-o-Clock For read Across America has once again returned And so we celebrate Theodore and his lessons we’ve learned Dr. Seuss taught us kindness, joy, and to speak for…
It’s estimated that 77% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions after the first few weeks. And I’m guilty as charged. Honestly, I don’t even remember the resolutions I so dutifully set just a few short weeks ago. Not surprising considering many of…
By Meghan Volchko, Manager, Public Library Collection Development & Emma Dwyer, Content Specialist As two people who always have lots of titles on hold, and who also work directly with libraries to help them address their patrons’ holds on a daily basis, we’re experts in…
Librarians assemble! With Avengers: Endgame hitting theaters in a few weeks and Black Panther & Into the Spider-Verse winning big at the Oscars, Marvel has never been hotter and OverDrive is excited to announce Marvel Comics are now in Marketplace! These fantastic comics are available in…
Over on the Mary Sue, author Mallory O’Meara reads sexist tweets related to her book The Lady from the Black Lagoon Sigh. Okay, first: Mallory O’Meara is awesome. I met her in person at ALA Midwinter and she’s just delightful. Second: Her book is equally…
It’s the Year of the Pig and the three little piggies have a webcast featuring Chinese titles you will want to add to your OverDrive collection before the Big Bad Wolf blows your house down (although, hopefully your library is built from bricks and will…
Earlier this year, we shared the news that our Professional Book Nerds podcast had launched their very own Professional Book Nerds 2019 Reading Challenge. The interest and response from librarians and readers alike was so great that they’ve dedicated an entire episode to a few…
