July recommended lists you don’t want to miss
July brings fireworks, sizzling grills, poolside reading days, and an explosion of great new releases your patrons will want to get their hands on! July is also Disability Pride Month, so get ready to stock up on the best fiction and nonfiction for your patrons…
Explore Polish content in our next stop on the World Literary Tour!
We are now halfway through the year and our 2024 World Literary Tour isn’t ending anytime soon! Our next stop takes us to Kraków, Poland. This city is renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant atmosphere. Located on the Vistula River, it served…
Falling in love with Nora Roberts: Essential reads for new fans
There is a phrase in the publishing industry that says, “Romance keeps the lights on.” For decades, the romance genre and its Happily Ever Afters have been the profitable backbone of books. According to a 2018 study, romance generates $1.3 billion dollars (yes, billion with…
OverDrive Max Milestone: 1 million titles now available in this cost-effective model
In June, we were delighted to achieve a major milestone in OverDrive Marketplace. OverDrive now offers more than 1 million ebooks and audiobooks available in the OverDrive Max (ODMAX) access model. OverDrive Max is the increasingly popular access model that allows libraries and schools to…
Tools to accelerate your digital library and more at ALA Annual
Hello San Diego! This week, librarians from all over are gathering in warm, sunny California for the American Library Association’s Annual Conference. If you’re going to be attending ALA 2024, be sure to visit Team OverDrive in Booth #1040 to hear exciting content updates, news…
Marketing kits to celebrate the freedom to read this July
When summer rolls around, my TBR is stacked sky-high with thrillers because my favorite type of beach read involves marriage and murder. (Admittedly, this says a lot about me, none of which I really want to take time to examine.) No matter what genres your…
The next Big Library Read is almost here! Is your library ready?
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our most recent Big Library Read (BLR) program. If you missed the conversation with author Dan Flores about his book Wild New World, you can view it on demand here. Believe it or not, our next…
Behind the mic: Interviews with favorite audiobook narrators from the Professional Book Nerds
Anyone who has listened to an audiobook will tell you a narrator can make or break the listening experience. Narrators are more than just someone who reads a book aloud; they bring stories to life and turn reading into an immersive experience that can transport…
Explore adventure books, films, & more
Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of adventures to be had! With the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme “Adventure Begins at your Library” and plenty of people of all ages looking for some adventure, it is a great time to make sure…
Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand – the next stop on our World Literary Tour!
This month on our World Literary Tour, we are visiting Auckland, New Zealand! With its volcanoes, black sand beaches, lush rainforests, whale-watching harbors, and exceptional stargazing, it’s no wonder New Zealand has such a rich literary landscape. Now, you can give your users a trip…