10 villain origin stories for the bad guy in all of us
Over ten years ago, author Suzanne Collins introduced us to Katniss Everdeen in her bestselling Hunger Games series. Now, readers across the globe are returning to Panem with the latest book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. But, as anyone from one of the 12…
Don’t miss your chance to save big with our End of Year sale
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist Back in January we began offering tips to help you spend less and circ more. Hopefully you have spent the year putting some of our suggestions into practice. One of the biggest opportunities is by shopping our sales,…
Indie Author Project Sim Use plan now available
As readers and writers alike continue to discover the benefits of self-published books, we know it’s more important than ever for libraries to offer titles from indie authors. But with so many self-published titles out there, we also know it can be daunting for a…
Blast from the past: Save big with our local history sale!
Known for their local and regional history, iconic imagery and cultural impact, titles from Arcadia Publishing and the History Press offer a glimpse into small-town America and the lush history of the United States. Between now and Oct. 31, you can save 30-40% on over…
Shop our Chinese Content Sale and be entered to win a free Chinese book club from OverDrive
October 1 is National Day of the People’s Republic of China, and 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. In celebration, we have our Fall Chinese Content Sale! Between now and October 31, you can save up to…
The fact is, you don’t want to miss our Adult Nonfiction Sale
Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction. With our Adult Nonfiction Sale, this is the perfect time to shop savings that are so good, you won’t believe they’re real. From now until July 31, save up to 50% on 20,000+ nonfiction titles. With so many…
Be a superhero and save big during our Super Mega Comic Sale
Not all heroes wear capes and between now and July 31, but you can become a superhero in your community by taking advantage of our Super Mega Comic Sale! Save up to 50% on thousands of comics and graphic novels, including titles from Marvel, DC,…
The Indie Author Project is back and better than ever
As many of our library partners know, independent and self-publishing circulation numbers continue to rise among readers. There are so many wonderful self-published authors waiting to be discovered, including writers living in your community! As more libraries embrace the growing popularity of independent authors, we…
Save on audiobooks during June and celebrate Audiobook Month all year long
Listen up! June is here, which means it’s time to start celebrating Audiobook Month. From being your best workout partner to being a great way of keeping kids and teens reading all summer long, there’s a reason that audiobooks are the fastest-growing reading format. From…
Books becoming movies in March
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…