The Winners of the 2026 Libby Book Awards are here!
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…
March recommended lists you won’t want to miss
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…
Villains and Anti-Heroes
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…
Books for Wuthering Heights Fans
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…
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…