Overdrive has had Marvel Comics in their system for a number of years and they have only been available for the Kindle and EPUB/PDF. The Rakuten company is now offering another option, in your internet browser. Starting today you can now use Overdrive Read to view comics in this manner. It works via mobile or on your MAC/PC. Overdrive does not offer single issues for their … [Read more...] about You can now view Marvel Comics via Overdrive Read
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2018 Set New Records for Library eBook Lending
If you haven't borrowed an ebook from your local public library, it's time to catch up with the trend. For those readers who have borrowed an ebook, especially in the past year, you're part of a record-setting number of digital adoptees who are accessing new content and keeping their local communities supported with library usage. OverDrive, the leading supplies of digital … [Read more...] about 2018 Set New Records for Library eBook Lending
These are the most popular Ebooks and Audiobooks from the public library
Overdrive is the largest digital distributor of audiobooks and ebooks. The vast majority of public libraries in Canada and the United States do business with them. Many people who are not in a position to spend hundreds of dollars each month to satiate their literary thirst end up borrow books on their smartphones, tablets or e-readers. Today, Overdrive has just … [Read more...] about These are the most popular Ebooks and Audiobooks from the public library
You can now borrow Overdrive ebooks on ALL Kobo e-readers
If you love to borrow ebooks from the public library and have a Kobo e-reader, there is some really good news. Kobo has just added Overdrive functionality to the Aura H2O Edition 2, Kobo Aura Edition 2 and Kobo Clara HD. Borrowing eBooks has never been easier: Readers can connect to their local public libraries right from their device with built-in, one-touch lending access. … [Read more...] about You can now borrow Overdrive ebooks on ALL Kobo e-readers
Overdrive has doubled the amount of digital magazines on their platform
Overdrive unveiled a new digital magazine system in June and they launched with 50 titles. The company ironed out a deal with Magzter for their catalog, which seems to be working. Over twenty thousand magazine checkouts have been racked up in the past month and thousands more are occurring every day. In order to make their digital catalog viable, Overdrive has just doubled … [Read more...] about Overdrive has doubled the amount of digital magazines on their platform
Overdrive audiobooks and ebooks will be available soon in Sweden
Overdrive has been selected by the Swedish library system to power their collections for the next four years. The Cleveland company managed to outbid the competition and sometime this year libraries will be able to offer their digital services to all of their patrons. Librarians in Sweden selected Overdrive because they were cheaper than Axiell Media, the largest … [Read more...] about Overdrive audiobooks and ebooks will be available soon in Sweden
TOR is delaying front-list ebooks on Overdrive
TOR is one of the largest science fiction and fantasy publishers in the world and they have quietly implemented a new policy. They are now delaying submitting all front-list titles to Overdrive and will only make them available once they have been out for a minimum of four months. The publisher is hoping to maximize their sales by selling ebooks directly or through third … [Read more...] about TOR is delaying front-list ebooks on Overdrive
Overdrive digital magazine service is now available
Overdrive announced a few months ago that they were getting back into the digital magazine business and the new service is now live. All of the magazines you borrow will be able to be read on the main Overdrive app and also Libby. A selection of the titles you’ll find available include OK! magazine, HGTV Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, ESPN, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, … [Read more...] about Overdrive digital magazine service is now available
Library Journal partners with Overdrive for indie author program
The Library Journal has just partnered with Overdrive for a one year program. The Library Journal will be leveraging their Self-e independent author system and libraries all across North America will be offered 50 simultaneous titles that have no wait lists or holds, basically an unlimited number of loans. The program runs from June 1, 2018 until July 31, 2019. SELF-e … [Read more...] about Library Journal partners with Overdrive for indie author program
This Summer Overdrive will Launch a New Magazine Service
Overdrive Magazines will launch this summer for libraries that want to carry them. They will be able to be read on Libby and your internet browser. This is the first time that the company is going to be involved in the magazine sector outside of the US. OverDrive’s magazine service features no circulation cap, simultaneous use for titles, and premium content, all … [Read more...] about This Summer Overdrive will Launch a New Magazine Service