Nora Roberts and David Baldacci Audiobooks Return to Most Downloaded Books From the Library List
James Patterson’s ‘The 8th Confession’ becomes top download at OverDrive-powered libraries
(Cleveland, OH) - June 3, 2009 - OverDrive (www.overdrive.com), the leading global distributor of audiobooks, eBooks, and more to libraries, today announced the 'Most Downloaded Books from the Library' for May 2009 (www.overdrive.com/mostdownloaded). The latest releases from David Baldacci and Nora Roberts made the Most Downloaded list for a second time, hitting No. 6 and No. 10 respectively. James Patterson and Maxine Paetro's "The 8th Confession" became the most downloaded fiction audiobook, while John Grisham's "The Associate" remained close to the top in the No. 2 spot. Audiobook and eBook titles by Janet Evanovich, Rick Riordan, Meg Cabot, and Steve Lopez were also among the most downloaded books from OverDrive-powered libraries last month.
The 'Most Downloaded Books from the Library' lists are organized by subject and format, and compiled based on activity at more than 8,500 libraries in the OverDrive global network. Complete lists for audiobooks and eBooks in adult fiction, adult nonfiction, juvenile fiction, and juvenile nonfiction are available at http://www.overdrive.com/mostdownloaded.
Most Downloaded Audiobooks from the Library - Adult Fiction (May 2009)
Rank Title Author Publisher Months on List
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James
The 8th Patterson,
1. Confession Maxine Paetro Books on Tape 2
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2. The Associate John Grisham Books on Tape 5
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3. The Host Stephenie Meyer Books on Tape 13
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Blackstone
4. Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand Audio 10
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5. 1st to Die James Patterson Hachette Audio 17
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6. First Family David Baldacci Books on Tape 2
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The Friday
Night Knitting Blackstone
7. Club Kate Jacobs Audio, Inc. 17
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BBC Audiobooks
8. Plum Spooky Janet Evanovich America 5
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9. The Appeal John Grisham Books on Tape 16
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Brilliance
10. Vision in White Nora Roberts Audio 2
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OverDrive provides download services for more than 8,500 libraries, retailers, and schools worldwide with support for PC, Mac®, iPod®, Sony® Reader, and virtually any MP3 player. To see if your public library is a member of the OverDrive network, visit http://search.overdrive.com. OverDrive also operates the Digital Bookmobile (www.digitalbookmobile.com), a high-tech 18-wheeler traveling North America on behalf of public libraries to raise awareness about free library downloads.
'Most Downloaded Books from the Library' lists are developed based on a formula that includes books checked out and on a waiting list at OverDrive-powered libraries.
About OverDrive
OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video. We deliver secure management, DRM protection, and download fulfillment services for hundreds of publishers and thousands of libraries, schools, and retailers serving millions of end users. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, OH. www.overdrive.com
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