More than 1,200 titles spanning romance, science fiction, and fantasy now available
HOLLAND, Ohio, February 6, 2025 — Hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, is partnering with Podium Entertainment, a market-leading publisher of audiobooks, to make Podium’s extensive collection available on the Hoopla platform.
This partnership gives romance, science fiction, GameLit and LitRPG, fantasy, mystery and thriller, non-fiction, and horror fans instant access to more than 1,200 titles for free with a library card, no holds or waiting needed. This expansion includes the LitRPG phenomenon He Who Fights with Monsters, the Expeditionary Force series, the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and the bestselling audiobook Quicksilver.
“Requests for science fiction, romance and fantasy titles continues to grow amongst library patrons,” said Jeff Jankowski, Founder and President of Hoopla. “Through our partnership with Podium, we’re able to meet this demand by providing their award-winning catalog of titles to our library partners and their patrons.”
“Expanding our distribution allows us to connect with listeners wherever they enjoy audiobooks,” said Scott Dickey, CEO of Podium. “By expanding our distribution to libraries, we’re bringing these dynamic stories from great authors to new audiences.”
Hoopla is available in 10,000 public libraries across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand including Chicago Public Library, San Francisco Public Library, and Los Angeles Public Library. To access content on Hoopla, cardholders of participating libraries can download the free Hoopla mobile app on their Android or iOS device or by visiting HooplaDigital.com.
About Hoopla Digital
With a mission to serve public libraries and their patrons, Hoopla is the only all-in-one app that provides online and mobile access to millions of eBooks, audiobooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more with BingePass. Available in 115+ world languages, content on Hoopla is available for free with a valid library card. Hoopla is the pioneer of the pay per use model that allows library patrons to borrow content immediately, no waits or holds required. Headquartered in Holland, Ohio, Hoopla is a service of Midwest Tape, a trusted partner to public libraries for over 35 years. For more information, or to download the Hoopla app, visit HooplaDigital.com.
About Podium Entertainment
Podium is a market leading publisher committed to discovering, developing, and amplifying the works of both emerging and bestselling authors. The company delivers the highest quality content across all formats while utilizing industry-leading production capabilities and delivering exceptional value in marketing, distribution, and monetization. Podium remains at the forefront of what’s trending and is an industry leader in the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Romance, and has been a pioneer in bringing the popular sub-genres of LitRPG, Gamelit, and Progression Fantasy to a broad audience.
