en /~files/custom/overdriveblogs.css OverDriveBlogs https://company.overdrive.com/ <![CDATA[OverDrive Blogs]]> https://static.feedpress.com/logo/overdriveblogs-5f739fc1981fb.jpg OverDrive Blogs https://company.overdrive.com/ Global distributor of digital ebooks, audiobooks, magazines for library, school & legal Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:19:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Libby & Sora Reads Shares a Mystery for All Ages: Secrets of the Broken House https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17502881/libby-sora-reads-shares-a-mystery-for-all-ages-secrets-of-the-broken-house Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72709

Get ready to bring readers together for the next Global Libby & Sora Reads program! From November 24 through December 8, readers can discover Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders and join a shared reading experience through their libraries.  Perfect for fans of...

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Get ready to bring readers together for the next Global Libby & Sora Reads program! From November 24 through December 8, readers can discover Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders and join a shared reading experience through their libraries.]]> Shop Survival and Adventure Reads Now https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17501582/shop-survival-and-adventure-reads-now Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:18:44 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72700 Survival reads in Libby

The tense story of survival in Whalefall by Daniel Kraus brings new fears to the big screen with the movie adaptation out now. Whether the claustrophobia, man vs nature, mysteries of the ocean, family drama, or race against time are the elements that pulled you...

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The tense story of survival in Whalefall by Daniel Kraus brings new fears to the big screen with the movie adaptation out now. Whether the claustrophobia, man vs nature, mysteries of the ocean, family drama, or race against time are the elements…

]]> How Public Performance Rights Work on Kanopy https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17500855/how-public-performance-rights-work-on-kanopy Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:33:44 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72693

Many films on Kanopy come with public performance rights (PPR) at no additional cost, which means your library can screen them for groups. A film night, a documentary discussion series, or a family movie afternoon can all be built from titles already in your Kanopy...

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Many films on Kanopy come with public performance rights (PPR) at no additional cost, which means your library can screen them for groups. A film night, a documentary discussion series, or a family movie afternoon can all be built from titles…

]]> The Luck of the Book-ish: Using our Lucky Day feature to delight readers and maximize your content https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17496122/the-luck-of-the-book-ish-using-our-lucky-day-feature-to-delight-readers-and-maximize-your-content Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:56:26 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72642

If you love that chat with your Digital Content Librarian (and who doesn’t?!), you may have heard them mention Lucky Day. Lucky Day, however, goes by many names you may be familiar with in the physical library: Express Reads, Hot Picks, Ready Reads, etc. OverDrive’s...

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If you love that chat with your Digital Content Librarian (and who doesn’t?!), you may have heard them mention Lucky Day. Lucky Day, however, goes by many names you may be familiar with in the physical library: Express Reads, Hot Picks, Ready Reads, …

]]> A New Way to Read Together – Read With Jenna Jr. https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17496123/a-new-way-to-read-together-read-with-jenna-jr Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:50:27 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72662 Read with Jenna Jr

The Read with Jenna collection has become a familiar destination in Libby for readers looking for their next great read and now, we’re making it easier for younger readers and parents to join in. We’re excited to announce that Read With Jenna Jr. titles are...

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The Read with Jenna collection has become a familiar destination in Libby for readers looking for their next great read and now, we’re making it easier for younger readers and parents to join in.

We’re excited to announce that Read With Jenna Jr. tit…

]]> Celebrate Comics, Graphic Novels, & Manga This October https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17496431/celebrate-comics-graphic-novels-manga-this-october Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:35 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72679

Calling all comics & manga fans! This month we’re showing extra love for bold artwork and unforgettable characters that keep fans turning pages. From iconic superheroes to infamous villains, comics and graphic novels bring readers of all ages and interests, and trendy manga fanbases continue...

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Calling all comics & manga fans!

This month we’re showing extra love for bold artwork and unforgettable characters that keep fans turning pages. From iconic superheroes to infamous villains, comics and graphic novels bring readers of all ages and i…

]]> Bring Your Community Together, One Book Club at a Time https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17492896/bring-your-community-together-one-book-club-at-a-time Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:39:42 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72493 Libby Book Clubs

With Libby Book Clubs, libraries can connect their communities with buzzy new reads, beloved authors and exciting partners, all through Libby. Libby Book Clubs bring together our traditional Libby Reads programs alongside new partnership offerings. Each program appears as a campaign in Libby and features...

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With Libby Book Clubs, libraries can connect their communities with buzzy new reads, beloved authors and exciting partners, all through Libby.

Libby Book Clubs bring together our traditional Libby Reads programs alongside new partnership offerings.…

]]> Kanopy Staff Pick – Halloween Horror https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17492246/kanopy-staff-pick-halloween-horror Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:39:03 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72622

It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the air is cooler, every food imaginable gets a pumpkin spice makeover, and it’s time to queue up some horror films to set that Halloween mood. We’ve consulted a wide variety of watch styles amongst...

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It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the air is cooler, every food imaginable gets a pumpkin spice makeover, and it’s time to queue up some horror films to set that Halloween mood. We’ve consulted a wide variety of watch styles…

]]> October Monthly Essentials https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17490354/october-monthly-essentials Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:12:42 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72595

Welcome one and all to spooky season! It’s that moment again when everything turns to pumpkin spice and ghosts. As an arachnophobe, I’m not crazy about the number of spider decorations that always pop up, but I will admit to having a soft spot for...

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Welcome one and all to spooky season! It’s that moment again when everything turns to pumpkin spice and ghosts. As an arachnophobe, I’m not crazy about the number of spider decorations that always pop up, but I will admit to having a soft spot for ti…

]]> ITVS and Kanopy Partner on Direct-To-Platform Distribution Opportunity for Independent Filmmakers https://feeds.overdrive.com/link/14134/17492921/itvs-and-kanopy-partner-on-direct-to-platform-distribution-opportunity-for-independent-filmmakers Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:16 +0000 https://company.overdrive.com/?p=72658 New presale model secures upstream value for educational and public library rights, empowering creators to close critical production budget gaps SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 6, 2026 — Independent Television Service (ITVS) today announced a landmark partnership with Kanopy, the premier streaming service for universities and...

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 6, 2026 — Independent Television Service (ITVS) today announced a landmark p…

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