Spanning fiction and nonfiction, poetry and prose, classic and contemporary, Hoopla’s selection of audiobooks and eBooks has so much to offer readers of any taste. If you have patrons looking for recommendations, here are a few great places to start.
Audiobooks
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
The newest addition to the Hunger Games series! This prequel dives into the story of Haymitch Abernathy—who served as mentor to main character Katniss Everdeen in the original trilogy—after he is selected to compete in the 50th Hunger Games.
Patrons will be thrilled to be able to listen on Hoopla with no holds and no waiting. In fact, they can explore the whole series! While Sunrise on the Reaping is currently available only in audio format on Hoopla, the other installments are available in both audiobook and eBook.
The Women by Kristen Hannah
tanding strong on the bestseller lists throughout 2024, The Women has likewise been a hit on Hoopla since joining the Instant collection in March. A Goodreads Choice Award winner for Historical Fiction, it follows 20-year-old Frankie McGrath as she joins the Army Nurse Corps and ships off to Vietnam in 1965. Patrons can also borrow and enjoy Hannah’s The Nightingale to celebrate its 10th anniversary!
Black Tie Optional by Ann Marie Walker
This spicy rom-com was one of the most popular choices in last month’s Bonus Borrows collection. Available the last seven days of each month, Bonus Borrows allow patrons to choose from a selection of titles without using their Instant borrows, and at no cost to libraries. This helps lower your cost per circulation, and also lets patrons continue to explore great content even when they may be out of borrows.
Patrons who enjoyed this audiobook can listen to Ann Marie Walker’s whole Wild Wedding series on Hoopla!
eBooks
The Orphanage by the Lake by Daniel G. Miller
Thrillers and tales of suspense are always popular, and The Orphanage by the Lake fits right in. Fans of Freida McFadden and Karin Slaughter have been staying up late (and keeping the lights on) with this title as well. This is the first in a two-book series; fans can look for the second installment, The Red Letter, in the coming months.
Better Small Talk by Patrick Kin
We’ve all been there—a situation where we need or want to connect with others, and the conversation just isn’t flowing. This book can help. It provides strategies to prepare for various types of interactions, questions to ask, storytelling tips, and more. The advice Patrick King provides makes it easy (or at least easier) to avoid awkwardness and build rapport.
Hoopa offers a vast selection of self-help titles. From self-improvement to DIY to career development and more, patrons can find thousands of eBooks and audiobooks that will give them a boost in nearly any area.
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