Essential titles to stock up on this February
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,…
Loved Homeschooled, Jenna’s January Pick? 5 Read-Alikes to Help Meet Patron Demand
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…
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…
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…
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…
Crafting for the Holidays
Crafting is fun at any time of year, but it can be a special source of joy in the winter, when the cold days and long nights urge most people to spend more time indoors. Crafting can be a way to channel creativity, relax and…
Shop Family Dramas, films, & more!
I have always loved stories about families. I’m sure my therapist is better equipped to explain why, but I assume it’s because I enjoy more character-driven narratives, and am, by nature, a very nosy person. To me, figuring out why Aunt Margaret and Aunt Adelaide…
Gift-Wrapped Romances: Holiday Reads Your Patrons Will Adore
The twinkle of lights, a crackling fire, a cup of cocoa, and a heartwarming love story to tie it all together, the holiday season is made for cozy nights and feel-good reads. With All Access Romance now available in the OverDrive Marketplace, your patrons can…