Presenting the Finalists for the 2026 Libby Book Awards
We want to thank everyone who took the time to look through the nominated titles and voted to select this year’s finalists, all amidst the important work that you do daily for your communities. Thanks to all of you (over 1,600 librarians and library staff from across the US and Canada <3 ), the titles on…
Don’t Miss Out On Our Next Big Movie Watch!
Get ready for Kanopy’s Big Movie Watch, running February 9 – 23, 2026. This program is available for U.S. and Canadian libraries on a pay-per-use basis, as well as for PLUS-only accounts. For PLUS-only libraries, Across the Universe will be automatically added to your account…
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…
Shop Feel-Good Reads
Who doesn’t want to feel good? If you’re tired of depressing news, wintry weather, or are experiencing a letdown after the holidays, how about trying a Feel-Good Read? Virginia Evans, author of the astoundingly successful feelgood book The Correspondent, puts it this way: “What I really want is a book that gives you a sense of hope…
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…
Announcing the Nominees of the 2026 Libby Book Awards
We’re thrilled to publicly announce the 2026 Libby Book Awards Nominees! The Libby Book Awards celebrates stories that captivated readers, sparked conversations, and kept us turning pages late into the night. From heartwarming fiction to steamy romantasy to pulse-pounding thrillers and more, these titles represent the best books of 2025. See last year’s winners Thousands of…
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…
The Summer Book
Invite your patrons to experience The Summer Book, a moving adaptation of Tove Jansson’s beloved novel that beautifully captures themes of family, grief, and the quiet wisdom found in nature. Directed by Charlie McDowell and starring Glenn Close, the film follows the evolving relationship between nine-year-old Sophia…