Shop Summerween Books, Films, & More
Summerween is back and bigger than ever! The warm-weather Halloween trend is for anyone who doesn’t want to wait all summer long to get into the Spooky Season spirit – for many, this beloved time kicks off on July 5. Think carving watermelons instead of…
Shop Christian Nonfiction Books, Films, & More
At the beginning of May, the Catholic Church selected its first American pope. Born Robert Francis Prevost on Chicago’s South Side, Pope Leo XIV is a man most people had never heard of before his elevation to the head of the Catholic Church. So, who…
Top Books of July
July is traditionally the slowest month of the year for book publishing (followed closely by February). But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t great books available this month. See below for the books of July that you might consider ordering… just in time to deliver…
Edge of Honor Read-Alikes: Espionage & Thriller Picks for Brad Thor Fans
Brad Thor is back with Edge of Honor, another pulse-pounding entry in his bestselling Scot Harvath series. As fans race through this high-stakes political thriller filled with espionage, action, and global intrigue, they’ll be eager for more stories that deliver the same adrenaline rush. That’s…
Be In the Know with ECW Press & Annick Press
ECW Press and Annick Press are teaming up to bring us our next virtual In the Know presentation on Wednesday, July 16 at 1pm EST. Both publishers have celebrated 50 years of producing amazing books and are excited to bring back some old favorites to…
Shop Scenic Books, Films, & More
There are many aspects of a book that may appeal to readers, and my favorite is setting. I look for books with a strong sense of place as these atmospheric reads can transport readers to new, fun, or familiar places and add to the reading…
Shop Audiobooks for the Whole Family
June is the time when kids are getting out of school, families are spending more time together, and road trips are in the works. That means plenty of patrons are going to start searching for audiobooks that the whole family can enjoy together. June also…
Waiting for Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil? Try These Read-Alikes
V.E. Schwab’s southern-gothic debut, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, was officially released on June 10, sending fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and the Shades of Magic series scrambling for copies. Libraries can expect strong demand from readers drawn to atmospheric,…
Summer Sounds like Saving on Audiobooks
Summer is just around the corner (and is finally starting to feel like it after this remarkably chilly springtime in Ohio), which means that I’ll be tearing through my audiobook listen-list during my summer travel plans, home renovations, and yardwork. Since having kids, time to…
Essential June Reads
June is an exciting time for reading. With the beginning of summer and vacation season, it’s a perfect time for beach reads and road trip listening. June is also Pride Month and National Audiobook Appreciation Month, and Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th. Below are…