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Sales & Promotions
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11/10/2025 – 12/31/2025
End of Year Sale
Wrap up the year with a gift to your library – thousands of titles up to 50% off! Our End of Year Sale runs through December 31 and features everything from buzzworthy new releases to beloved genres like romance, fantasy, mystery, and graphic novels. Whether you're prepping for winter demand or planning ahead for 2026, this is the perfect time to build your collection for less. Start shopping today!
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10/15/2025 – 11/21/2025
35% Off Middle Grade Backlist from Andrews McMeel
Take advantage of 35% savings on select middle grade series, including Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior and Phoebe and Her Unicorn, and keep young readers hooked with every story they check out from your collection. Fill your shelves with popular series and meet patron demand today!
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10/20/2025 – 11/21/2025
Taylor & Francis Full Catalog Sale
In advance of the 2025 Charleston Conference, Taylor & Francis is offering 25% off their full catalog. From in-demand titles to new releases, this is one shopping experience you won't want to miss! Cut down your hold queues and wait times today – with savings this big, it's elementary! Stock your shelves with the trusted, quality academic and collegiate titles your patrons are asking for.
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
New & On Sale from Chronicle
Shop and save on select titles from Chronicle, all 35% off now through November 30! Find entertaining and educational picture books, diverse reads for teens, and plenty of adult nonfiction offerings covering topics like crafting and hobbies, cooking and food, history, art, personal growth and self-improvement, and more. Plus, check out what's new and coming soon from Chronicle's catalog and add titles to your digital collections today!
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
30% Off Speculative Fiction from ECW Press
Discover the power of imagination with speculative fiction on sale from ECW Press – 30% off now through November 30! Whether you're drawn to eerie urban decay in The Marigold, the haunting mystery of Grey Dog, or the post-climate survival tale The Annual Migration of Clouds, there's a story waiting to transport you. Don’t miss your chance to stock up on unforgettable reads – your patron's next favorite book is just a click away!
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11/01/2025 – 12/31/2025
Levine Querido Full Catalog Sale
Levine Querido champions stories that resonate deeply with young readers. Now through the year's end, enjoy 35% off across their full catalog in the One Copy/One User and OverDrive Max lending models. It's the perfect time to enrich your collection with books that inspire empathy, imagination, and exploration. Don't miss this chance to bring more inclusive stories to your shelves.
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
New & On Sale from Kensington
This November, give your readers the stories they crave – at a price your budget will love. Enjoy 25% off top titles from Kensington, including diverse voices, thrilling mysteries, and heartwarming fiction. Whether it's a cozy read or a page-turner, these books are perfect for the season. Plus, explore what's new from Kensington and keep your collection fresh!
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11/10/2025 – 12/31/2025
Books You Might Have Missed - All On Sale
Before the year wraps, make sure your shelves are stocked with the best of Hachette's 2025 releases. From the latest page-turner by David Baldacci to gripping suspense from Lisa Scottoline and Sandra Brown, this curated list is packed with must-have titles in ebook and audiobook formats. Nonfiction fans won't be left out either – discover titles you might have missed this year and boost your digital collections today! And with 25% off each title, it's a smart way to stretch your budget while delivering high-impact content. Browse the collection, add titles to your shelves, and keep your community reading into the new year.
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11/01/2025 – 12/31/2025
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. Plus, take advantage of our special launch promotion! Get 25% off the annual subscription fee through the end of December.
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11/01/2025 – 12/31/2025
Meet the Moment with Podium's Freshest Audio Picks
Get ready to supercharge your audiobook offerings! Podium Entertainment just dropped an additional 1,200 titles to their catalog, bringing their collection to over 4,000 audio titles to choose from – spanning everything from LitRPG and sci-fi to romantasy, thrillers, and even nonfiction. Podium offers multiple lending model options on their titles, including OverDrive Max and Cost-Per-Circ giving libraries the chance to make titles available to multiple patrons at once, without breaking the bank!
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
Support Early Literacy with Engaging Audio & Read-Alongs
Discover 60 exclusive audiobooks and read-alongs from Little Bee Books – perfect for supporting literacy and sparking joy in young readers. Featuring beloved fiction series, like Alien Next Door, and captivating nonfiction, these titles are great for fans of early chapter books and made available only through OverDrive. Available in the OverDrive Max lending model, titles can be checked out across multiple readers at once – no wait-times! Explore Little Bee Books' catalog now and add high-quality, engaging audio content and read-along titles to your library at affordable pricing!
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
Celebrate Bold Voices - From Cynthia Erivo and Beyond
Celebrate the release of Simply More by Cynthia Erivo with a collection that amplifies bold, creative voices. Erivo's journey – from Wicked to worldwide acclaim – is a must-read, and our read-alike picks offer even more insight into the lives of performers who've dared to be "too much." Stock up now to boost your biography and memoir offerings with titles that are bound to fly off the shelves and into the hands of readers.
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
Elevate Your Collection with Audiobrary
Step into a new dimension of storytelling with Audiobrary, where written word meets spoken voice. Featuring captivating narration by Julia Whelan, these adult fiction and nonfiction titles bring stories to life in ways your patrons will love. Whether you're expanding your audiobook collection or introducing new formats to your catalog, Audiobrary titles are available in One Copy/One User and OverDrive Max lending models – giving you flexibility and value. Let your library community experience the magic of immersive listening, browse the catalog today!
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09/01/2025 – 12/31/2025
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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10/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
A Fresh Chapter in Publishing - Authors Equity Titles Now Available
Meet Authors Equity – where publishing meets partnership. This new independent publishing house is rewriting the rules by putting authors first. With a collaborative model that blends the best of traditional publishing and modern innovation, Authors Equity is bringing bold voices and fresh ideas to your shelves. Explore their growing catalog and bring new works from a curated group of authors to your community.
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
Fresh Fiction, Bold Nonfiction, All Indie
Indie publishers are bringing the heat with new titles that entertain, inform, and inspire. From literary fiction and thrillers to memoirs and economic insights, this collection offers something for every reader. Perfect for libraries looking to diversify their shelves and support emerging voices, these picks are ready to make an impact.
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11/01/2025 – 12/31/2025
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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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
PRH Spain Titles Available in CPC
Thousands of ebooks from PRH Spain are now available in the Cost-Per-Circ lending model. Discover Spanish titles available for all audience levels and expand your world languages offerings to patrons through flexible lending options. Browse the collection today!
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
Discover the Charm of Penny Reid's World
Looking to spice up your romance collection? Smartypants Romance has officially joined the OverDrive catalog, bringing Penny Reid's beloved universe to life in fresh new ways. From the Winston Brothers to brand-new characters, these contemporary love stories are perfect for fans craving heartfelt, witty reads. And with One Copy/One User discounts running through year-end, now's the time to add these irresistible titles to your shelves!
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11/01/2025 – 11/30/2025
Fresh Audio for Every Shelf
Macmillan Audio’s latest releases are here, and they’re packed with powerful storytelling. Explore compelling memoirs, rich historical narratives, and thought-provoking audiobooks covering a variety of topics, alongside literary fiction that resonates. YA fans will love new titles from Angeline Boulley and Marissa Meyer – perfect for keeping younger listeners engaged. These audio picks are fresh, relevant, and ready to be added to your shelves. Don’t miss out!
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