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Sales & Promotions
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Academic & College Success Sale
Save on hundreds of titles designed to prepare students for postsecondary education and beyond. Plus, find titles for professionals and job seekers looking for a new career or skillset. The future is yours! Don't miss out on up to 50% savings – sale ends March 31.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Mystery & Mayhem Sale
Start sleuthing with big mysteries and even bigger discounts on whodunits, cozy mysteries, and thrilling stories all month long. With deals across all mystery genres, library patrons won't need to be master detectives to find their next great read. Satisfy demand while stretching your dollars further and keep mystery lovers enthralled all year long!
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03/16/2026 – 04/10/2026
Science & Nature Sale
Find titles for saving the planet and its inhabitants and focus on building a better future with over 7,000 ebooks and audiobooks on sale and available to add to your collections ahead of Earth Day. Sale ends April 10.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Select Audiobooks & Ebooks from Scholastic On Sale
Take advantage of 30%-50% off hundreds of ebooks and audiobooks from Scholastic, on sale now through the end of March. From picture books, comics and graphic novels, and young adult fiction to timely nonfiction and beloved favorites, you'll find something for everyone this month. Discover what your collection is missing and stock up today!
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
New & On Sale from Chronicle
Take advantage of 35% savings on select ebooks available from Chronicle, all on sale now through March 31. Find entertaining and educational picture books featuring furry friends and social themes of dealing with feelings and emotions, or find diverse reads for teens featuring coming of age stories, time travel, supernatural storytelling, and so much more to delight young readers. Plus, find plenty of adult nonfiction offerings covering topics like cooking and food, healthy living, history, art, personal growth and self-improvement, and more. It's also the best time to see what's new and coming soon from Chronicle's catalog this month and add titles to your digital collections today!
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Romance Reads Your Patrons Will Devour – Now 25% Off
Looking to refresh your romance shelves with what readers are craving right now? This handpicked selection highlights some of today's buzziest genres – queer romance and sports romance – alongside a wide range of beloved subgenres. Even better: each title is 25% off for the entire month of March across multiple lending models, including OverDrive Max. From slow burns to second chances to stories of self-discovery, this lineup makes it easy to delight every type of romance reader. Start building your cart and watch your patron engagement rise!
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Select Titles from North Star Editions On Sale All Month Long
Shop and save on select juvenile and young adult titles and boost your children's digital collections with a variety of titles available from North Star Editions. From biographies on popular female singers in the Biggest Names in Music series to engaging diverse reads, there's plenty to discover with this round of discounted titles, all on sale through the end of March. Browse the collection today!
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Spring Cleaning Sale on Beloved Children's Titles
Clean up your digital shelves for young readers with sweet deals on popular titles and hidden gems from Candlewick Press, Holiday House, and Peachtree Publishers. With 25% savings on select titles, you don't want to miss out on the moment to enhance your collections and engage young readers with fiction and nonfiction titles that are sure to keep them reading and coming back for more!
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Limited-Time Savings on Popular French Titles
Enhance your French-language collection with major savings on more than 200 discounted titles from HarperCollins France. This sale highlights a broad mix of themes – from spine-tingling thrillers to trending flim and TV tie-ins, plus fan-favorite romance categories like hockey, cowboy, and Harlequin heroines. Perfect for libraries looking to expand multilingual offerings or refresh high-circulating romance and fiction categories, these deals deliver strong value while supporting discovery across your patron base. Add fresh reads to your digital shelves while discounts last through the end of the month.
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03/06/2026 – 03/31/2026
March Deals + New Releases from Kensington
Save big this month with 25% off top Kensington titles, available now through the end of the month. This sale includes a wide mix of reader-favorite genres including historical fiction, romance, mystery, fantasy, and more – perfect for keeping your digital shelves stocked as patrons search for their next book club pick or a buzzworthy read to share with friends. Whether your community favors sweeping family sagas, small-town romances, twist-filled thrills, or imaginative fantasy adventures, there's something here for every reader. Plus, explore what's new and on the rise in Kensington's broader catalog, offering fresh additions for libraries looking to expand high-circulation categories all spring long.
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02/01/2026 – 06/30/2026
Deliver More for Less with Sourcebooks Callisto
Stretch your budget without sacrificing quality! The entire Sourcebooks Callisto catalog is now available through the cost‑effective OverDrive Max lending model. With the lowest price per checkout, this collection makes it easy to offer high‑demand content across history, cooking and crafting, life skills, wellness, and more. Empower your community with engaging, affordable, and accessible content – all while keeping your budget in check.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse
Now here's a horse of a different color! Our Lunar New Year Sale and celebration may be over, but there's plenty of 2026 to go. Create an engaging moment with patrons to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse! With something for just about everyone, you might be surprised by who you find hoofing it to the library this year.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Inspire Makers, Hobbyists & Hands-On Learners
March is the perfect time to highlight the creativity and skill-building that crafting brings to your community. This curated set of titles showcases a wide range of accessible DIY guides and hobby-focused resources ideal for beginners, lifelong makers, and everyone in between. Featuring books on knitting, sewing, papercrafts, woodworking, and additional creative pursuits, this collection helps patrons dive into new crafts or level up their existing skills.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
St. Patrick's Day: Irish Authors
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by exploring the literary heritage of Éire. From groundbreaking modern classics to powerful contemporary voices, these books offer lyrical storytelling and deeper insight into the history, sorrow, humor, and resilience that define Irish culture. Whether patrons are exploring Irish authors for the first time or returning to favorite voices, this curated list brings the best of Irish literature to their digital shelf.
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03/01/2026 – 05/31/2026
Grace Burrowes Titles Available in ODMax for a Limited Time
A selection of titles from top romance author Grace Burrowes are currently available in OverDrive Max. Take advantage of this opportunity to give your patrons even more access to their favorite author's titles while this limited time offer is available through the end of May!
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
High-Heat, High-Stakes: Read-Alikes for the Into Darkness Series
Navessa Allen's newest installment in the Into Darkness trilogy arrives March 31, and anticipation is already building. Whether your patrons are eagerly awaiting the next chapter or craving titles with the same emotional depth, tension, and romantic suspense, this month's read-alikes collection has you covered. Explore twisty romances, high-stakes love stories, and sharply written relationship-driven thrillers that deliver all the adrenaline and intensity fans expect.
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02/01/2026 – 06/30/2026
Over 1,500 Titles Now Available in Cost-Per-Circ
Discover a variety of ebooks from Simon & Schuster's catalog newly available in Cost-Per-Circ, priced between $1.99 and $2.99 per checkout. With the CPC lending model, you control your budget while giving patrons instant access to the stories they crave. Log in to Marketplace and start supporting more always available reading experiences to your patrons.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Celebrate Diverse Women for International Women's Day & Beyond
Discover new authors and titles through audio. A great and accessible way to listen to women this International Women's Day (March 8) and Women's History Month, shop our selection of new audiobooks of women in translation.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Hear Your Favorite Stars in Powerful New Memoirs & Novels
Give your patrons front row access to the newest audiobooks brought to life by the celebrities who wrote them – or who made their stories unforgettable. This fresh collection from Hachette Audio features high-profile releases narrated by the stars themselves, offering an intimate and engaging listening experience. Explore Tim Curry's Vagabond, a powerful reflection on his remarkable career and influence, or dive into Christina Applegate's You with the Sad Eyes, a candid memoir that reveals a side of the actress audiences have never seen. With recently released and upcoming celebrity-driven memoirs and novels for adult listeners, this collection is sure to capture interest, drive holds, and spark discovery.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
High Impact Genre Reads, Zero Wait
Give your digital shelves a boost – Podium Entertainment ebooks are officially available for libraries in Marketplace. Podium Entertainment is known for unputdownable genre fiction including LitRPG and epic fantasy for adventure seekers, dark romance for passionate readers, suspense and psychological thrillers for patrons who love a twist, and more. Reduce or eliminate wait times, avoid holds, and support high circulation with predictable costs with titles available in Cost-Per-Circ and OverDrive Max. Dive into the latest Podium offerings today and remember to check back throughout 2026 as their ebook catalog continues to expand, giving your community even more reasons to explore your digital collection.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Build a High-Demand Nonfiction Collection with Ease
Refresh your adult nonfiction shelves with standout new releases – all available in the OverDrive Max lending model, offering 100 checkouts per title for concurrent users. This curated selection spans timely and enduring topics to meet the interest of curious patrons. Explore new March titles across history and global affairs, climate change and environmental studies, personal development, memoirs and narrative nonfiction, and much more! With guaranteed high-capacity lending, these titles are perfect for supporting book clubs, lifelong learning initiatives, and community-wide reading engagement. Check out what's new and what's coming soon to help your patrons stay informed, inspired, and connected.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Feminist Frights for Fearless Readers
Step into the rise of pink horror, a space where women authors reclaim the genre with sharp wit, visceral imagination, and unapologetically powerful storytelling. This curated collection showcases feminist horror and femgore at their most compelling, blending vibrant style with dark themes that challenge and entertain. Add modern, conversation-starting horror to your library's digital offerings today.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Affordable Access, Big Impact: Kids & Teens CPC
This month's Cost-Per-Circ highlights bring together some of the most exciting kids and teens titles available including action-packed series installments, imaginative graphic novels like InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T., and captivating audiobooks that keep teens hooked. CPC makes it easy to deliver an always available experience while managing costs. Offer popular reads without holds, help kids explore new genres, and support independent reading with instant-access titles that fit your library's budget.
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11/01/2025 – 03/31/2026
All Access Mystery: A World of Whodunits, Always Available
Calling all mystery fans: your next great read is always ready. We’re excited to spotlight All Access Mystery, a BRAND-NEW exclusive subscription offering over 450 titles, always available with no holds and no waiting. From cozy conundrums to pulse-pounding thrillers, this collection spans the full spectrum of mystery genres. Perfect for readers who love clever plots, quirky detectives, and unexpected twists.
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03/01/2026 – 03/31/2026
Trending Now: Must-Read Adult Ebooks from Kensington
Level up your adult collection with this versatile mix of top trending ebooks available from Kensington. From pulse-pounding thrillers by Charlie Donlea to the newest historical fiction from Ellen Marie Wiseman, romantasy fan-favorites like Melissa K. Roehrich's Legacy series, and engaging nonfiction, this selection covers essential genres your patrons love. With trends pointing toward cross-genre exploration, this lineup helps you offer something compelling for every type of adult reader. Add standout titles to your shelves today!
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12/01/2025 – 03/31/2026
Popular Titles, Zero Wait Times
Give your patrons instant access to the titles they've been waiting for! Bloomsbury's most sought-after titles are available in OverDrive Max for a limited time, giving libraries maximum flexibility and readers instant gratification. This curated collection includes blockbuster series like Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass, literary gems from Niall Williams and Susanna Clarke, and YA fantasy rooted in fairytales and folklore. With ebooks and audiobooks included in this limited time offer, these titles will keep your community engaged and talking long after the last page. Explore the collection and upgrade your lending experience today.
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12/01/2025 – 03/31/2026
Adventure Awaits with Aethon Books
Exciting news! Aethon Books titles are now available to libraries through OverDrive – and we couldn't wait to share their titles. Dive into their incredible LitRPG collection, featuring fan favorites like He Who Fights With Monsters and Zogarth's The Primal Hunter series. These stories are all about the journey – packed with thrilling battles, clever builders, and daring explorers. Plus, with titles available in all lending models, including OverDrive Max, meeting patron demand has never been easier. Explore the collection today and stay tuned for even more releases from this publisher coming in 2026!
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09/01/2025 – 12/31/2026
Voices of Canada - A New Shopping Destination Now Available
Introducing Voices of Canada, a new hub for you to discover, shop, and celebrate Canadian publishing! Featuring curated collections updated throughout the year, this is your destination to engage readers with content that is engaging, inclusive, and distinctly Canadian. Get started today with a refresh of your collection exploring new releases, emerging authors, J/YA reads, Indigenous voices and more! **Please note: This news alert is only visible to school and library partners in the Canadian market. If you are US library partner and would like to view some of the featured collections, please reach out to your Account Manager or Digital Content Librarian for assistance.
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01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026
Romance, Mystery, Sci-Fi & More – Indie Author Ebooks Available Now
Dreamscape Media is bringing over 800 bestselling indie titles to your library in ebook format for the very first time! From fan favorites from authors including Freida McFadden, Marie Force, and Rina Kent to rising stars across romance, mystery, sci-fi, horror, and more, this collection is paced with the stories your patrons crave. Available in One Copy/One User and OverDrive Max lending models, these ebooks help you reduce wait times and meet demand instantly. Browse by author or genre and refresh your digital shelves with the best indie ebooks.
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01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026
New Sports Packages from North Star Editions
Give your sports fans something to cheer about! North Star Editions now offers two subscription packages designed to educate and engage young readers. The NBA Teams package lets basketball enthusiasts dive into the latest stories about their favorite teams, while the All-Time Greats package brings inspiring biographies of legendary athletes to life. Both subscriptions are now available in Marketplace under 'Shop Subscriptions' – boost your nonfiction offerings now!
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11/01/2025 – 08/01/2026
Barefoot Books: Where Every Language Tells a Story
Barefoot Books is opening doors to global storytelling with a stunning bilingual collection for young readers. With titles available in Vietnamese, Navajo, Chinese, Arabic, Bengali, and more, these books foster language development, cultural awareness, and joyful learning for kids and their families. Whether you're building out your world languages collection or looking for inclusive storytime picks, these titles are a must-have for any community. Available exclusively through OverDrive until August 2026, it's the perfect time to add these rich, diverse voices to your shelves.
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