News Summary

Loan Stars, the readers’ advisory tool powered by BookNet Canada, marks its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, it has become an invaluable resource for libraries across Canada, helping them identify popular upcoming titles. The service aggregates data from libraries to determine which forthcoming titles are most ordered, creating top pick lists for both adult and junior readers. Since its inception in 2016, Loan Stars has highlighted 1,710 titles, with 33% featuring at least one Canadian contributor. The program has generated 177 top 10 lists, including 112 adult and 41 junior lists. Loan Stars remains a key tool for promoting Canadian-authored titles in libraries.