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Hot title: THE LAST WEREWOLF by Glen Duncan

July 11th, 2011 No comments

If Twilight left you loving vampires, werewolves, and fantasy, but craving something a bit more “adult,” get your paws on The Last Werewolf out tomorrow in audiobook for US and Canadian libraries. (The eBook is already available to libraries in…

2010 statistics, plus Most Downloaded Juvenile eBooks and audiobooks

January 7th, 2011 No comments

Yesterday, we released the 2010 stats from libraries and schools in the OverDrive network. When I was gathering the information, one number stood out: eBook checkouts at libraries and schools were up 200% in 2010.  After

Teen Tech Week starts Sunday

March 4th, 2010 No comments

Within the past 10 years I purchased my first Beatles tape, burned Come Together onto a CD, transferred Help! onto my iPod, and a couple of months ago, actually played the drums to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club on Wii.  The…

Most Downloaded Books from the Library List for October 2009

November 5th, 2009 No comments

Proving its staying power, less than one month after its release, Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol still tops the list of the most downloaded audiobooks and eBooks. Making its first appearance in the top ten is the newest…

Halloween treats for your ‘Virtual Branch’

October 8th, 2009 No comments

It’s that time of year again when co-workers bring in too much fun size candy, scary movies with unrealistic monsters are on almost every channel, and shopping for the perfect costume can become such a hassle. And I love every minute of…

Most Downloaded Books from the Library List for September 2009

October 1st, 2009 No comments

It’s no surprise… the title that tops the Most Downloaded Adult Fiction Audiobook and eBook lists is none other than Dan Brown’s latest blockbuster, The Lost Symbol. I hope you’ve heard of it!

Joining The Lost Symbol on…

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries promote Twilight Saga

August 13th, 2009 No comments

It’s hard to come by an OverDrive library today that doesn’t have one or more titles by Stephenie Meyer. Is the Twilight Saga still extremely popular on your ‘Virtual Branch’ website?  With the anticipated movie adaptation of New Moon set for release on…

Great Series for Young Adults

August 5th, 2009 No comments

Whether it’s centered upon love, sports, school, or family, it is important for a teen to be able to find a book that they can relate to. There is no shortage of these types of titles, especially in series. The…

Reflections from a First-Time ALA Panelist

August 4th, 2009 No comments

ALA 2009This summer I was asked to participate in a panel discussion for the first time at ALA in Chicago. I did not know what to expect and did not realize how much I would take away.  Both panels I participated…