Villains and Anti-Heroes
Once in a while, it’s fun to embrace a little villainy. We’re all familiar with classic stories of heroism, with handsome knights in shining armor and smiling superheroes saving the day. The following stories shift the spotlight to the people who were cast in the…
Introducing March’s Libby Reads title, Meet the Neighbors by Brandon Keim
We’re thrilled to share the featured title for the first global Libby Reads program of 2026! From March 26 – April 9, readers worldwide can check out Meet the Neighbors by Brandon Keim with no waitlists or holds in the Libby app. A beguiling invitation to discover an expanded sense of…
Books for Wuthering Heights Fans
Wuthering Heights has captivated readers for over a century, and with good reason – there are as many different elements to love about the novel as there are readers. There’s the gothic setting, moody atmosphere, complex characters, lush language, dark romance – the list just…
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…