That’s Hot – Big Books of the 2000s
For all of us that survived the Y2K transition from 1999 to 2000, there will always be something a bit wild about the switching of one century for another (and the fact that absolutely nothing happened to our computers on New Year’s Eve). The 10…
The Libby Book Award winners are here!
Roll out the red carpet because the ballots have been counted and it’s time to announce the winners of the second annual Libby Book Awards! Celebrating the best in digital reading, these awards recognize outstanding ebooks and audiobooks across a variety of genres, highlighting the…
March recommended lists you don’t want to miss
Come March I am searching for signs of Spring, and if nothing else there is plenty of green come St. Patrick’s Day. March is Women’s History Month and there is no shortage of great books by and about women, so there is plenty to check…
Empower your community for less: Special library pricing for “On Tyranny” available now
In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, and democratic institutions face increasing scrutiny, access to books that illuminate history’s lessons is more crucial than ever. One such book is On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by historian Timothy Snyder. This concise yet powerful…
Explore Welsh content in our next stop on the World Literary Tour!
The World Literary Tour continues! Our next stop takes us to Wrexham, Wales. This charming town is known for its rich industrial history, vibrant community, and stunning natural surroundings. Situated near the Welsh-English border, Wrexham has long been a hub for culture and creativity. With…
Shop prequel books, films, & more
In the spirit of last week’s blog post by Claire about co-authored books, we’ve decided to team up and do a co-authored blog, about… prequels! Prequels are going to be the talk of the town right now, with the upcoming Sunrise on the Reaping by…
What past attendees are saying about Digipalooza (and why you should attend)
With Digipalooza ’25 only six months away, now is the perfect time to register for the must-attend event for librarians, digital collection specialists, and industry professionals. We hope you’ll join us August 12-14, 2025 in our hometown of Cleveland, OH for Digipalooza ‘25. Whether you’re…
Discover Middle Grade Titles with Blackstone Publishing’s In the Know Video
Looking to add new and exciting middle grade titles to your digital collections? We recently collaborated with Blackstone Publishing to get a sneak peek at a variety of new and recent releases from their catalog with an exclusive recorded In the Know presentation, which included…
Two Heads Are Better Than One: Must-Read Coauthored Books
Writing is often viewed as a solitary activity, but sometimes two heads really are better than one! When teaming up to collaboratively produce their book, some coauthors write under a single pen name (readers may not even realize they’re getting two for one) while other…
Erasmus University Rotterdam becomes the first university in the Netherlands to offer OverDrive digital leisure reading service for students
As students return to classes this semester at one of Europe’s leading research universities, they will be provided with a new kind of service from their university library. At Erasmus University Rotterdam, alongside access to their academic collections, students will have access to a digital…