Books for Fans of Frankenstein
It’s alive! That’s right – with the release of Guillermo del Toro’s new Frankenstein film adaptation, streaming on Netflix November 7, Mary Shelley’s classic novel is enjoying a resurgence of attention. This book has so many appeal factors for readers of all tastes, from fans…
Life of a Showgirl Reads
Sarah and I, as the unofficial Swifties of the OverDrive Digital Content Librarian team, are here to make sure that your patrons have some great books to read when they stop listening to Life of a Showgirl on repeat (I’m on listen number… I don’t…
Books for Fans of Alchemy of Secrets
Stephanie Garber’s recently released Alchemy of Secrets is already sparking excitement among readers with its mix of lush fantasy, romance, and page-turning intrigue. To help your patrons keep the magic alive long after they’ve finished Garber’s latest (or while they wait for copies for this…
October Essentials
Fall is officially upon us! For cozy readers, this is the best time of the year – apple picking, pumpkin carving, soup season, candle-lit reading nights, spooky atmosphere, and more. What’s not to love? Whether you adore the pumpkin spice season for the comfort reads…
Meet the Creators Behind These Scholastic Favorites
From thrilling murder mysteries to fascinating biographies and beautifully illustrated classics-in-the-making to gritty storybook retellings, this lineup of librarian-selected Scholastic new releases have been a hit across age-groups. Now you can learn more about the inspiration behind these works of art – from the creators…
A New Chapter for Our Global Book Club: Libby Reads
For more than a decade, libraries around the world have brought their communities together through shared reading experiences like Big Library Read and Together We Read. These programs have celebrated storytelling, sparked conversations, and connected millions of readers with books — all made possible by…
September Recommended Lists You Don’t Want to Miss
September is a great month for libraries! Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September, sharing one card, endless possibilities. Libraries are also supporting students back in school and gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts September 15. All readers are getting ready for great…
The Thursday Murder Club Read-Alikes
Mystery lovers, rejoice! The film adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is in theaters on August 22 before streaming on Netflix on August 28. There is so much for fans to love from this series, including beloved characters, clever clues, a quaint English…
Digipalooza ’25 Day 3: Libraries, readers & the future we’re building together
Catching up? Check out the Digipalooza ’25 Day 1 and Day 2 recaps Though Day 3 – the final day – of Digipalooza ’25 had a lighter events schedule than Day 2, it certainly wasn’t short on compelling moments. After kicking off the morning with…
Digipalooza ’25 Day 2: A keynote session with Jason Reynolds, libraries leading the way with AI & more
Catching up? Check out our Digipalooza Day 1 recap. Digipalooza ’25 is in full swing, and Day 2 was loaded with energy, inspiration and a whole lot of library love! First, attendees fueled up for a day full of learning with a delightful, delicious breakfast,…
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