Kanopy Staff Favorites to Watch Now!

Looking for the next movie to watch? Check out some of these films and documentaries selected by Kanopy Staff members. Don’t forget with Kanopy, you can stream up to 10 programs each month with no wait. 

AVA (Jessica Chastain) is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organization, traveling the globe specializing in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival.

Ava, Film

On Monday April 15, 2019,  the world watched in horror as Notre-Dame, Paris’ iconic cathedral, burned. While news stations around the globe cover the events live and the streets fill with people in shock, an extraordinary story was taking place behind the scenes. Just a few key moments decided the fate of the Notre Dame, saving it from total destruction.

The Battle for Notre Dame, Film

When a young loner becomes the gestational surrogate for a single man in his 40s, the two strangers come to realize this unexpected relationship will quickly challenge their perceptions of connection, boundaries, and the particulars of love.

Together Together, Film

Over a 70+ year career, Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of the rare EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Award Winners of our time. Her resilience and talent triumphed over adversity and broke barriers for generations of artists who refuse to be pigeonholed.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It, Film

A Single Man, Film
Three Identical Strangers, Film
Woman on the Run, Film
A House of Ghosts
by W. C. Ryan
eBook

Becoming Alpha
by Aileen Erin
eBook

Dark Farm
by Dean Raven
eBook
I See You So Close
by M Dressler
eBook
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington Irving
eBook

Level Up your Career!

Take your career to the next level with these books from women entrepreneurs and leaders. They offer key insights to help you reach your goals in 2022. 

Corporate executive and leadership speaker Nona Jones takes you on a personal journey to discovering the difference between success that empties and success that fills. Many aspire to achieve status, wealth, and notability, but for those who have experienced trauma, success requires more than a changed mindset — it requires repairing a broken spirit.

Success from the Inside Out by Nona Jones, eBook

This book empowers women to rewrite the rules of communication and claim their seat at the table once and for all. After a lifetime of being told to “take up less space,” Eliza VanCort says it’s time for women to take up more space. This book will help women master specific skills and communication techniques so they permanently claim space with courage, empathy, and conviction.

A Woman’s Guide to Claiming Space by Eliza Vancort, eBook

Rueckert teaches women to recognize the value of their voices and tap into their inherent power, potential, and capacity for self-expression. Outspoken provides readers with the tools, guidance, and encouragement they need to learn to love their voices and rise to the obligation to share them with the world.

Outspoken by Veronica Rueckert, eBook

Back Yourself
by Various Authors
eBook
Good Company
by Grace Bonney
eBook
Fearless
by Rebecca Minkoff
eBook

The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a Business
by Ameé Quiriconi
eBook
Break the Good Girl Myth
by Majo Molfino
eBook
Power Property Investing for Women
by Bindar Dosanjh
eBook

Listen to Grammy Award-Winning Artists

The 2022 Grammy Awards are right around the corner! Listen to the nominees’ albums on Hoopla before we all see who takes home the awards. 

We Are
by Jon Batiste
Music
Justice
by Justin Bieber
Music
Sour
by Olivia Rodrigo
Music
In These Silent Days
by Bandi Carlile
Music
Icy
by Saweetie
Music
Voyage
by ABBA
Music
Happier Than Ever
by Billie Eilish
Music
An Evening With Silk Sonic
by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak
Music
Ledisi Sings Nina
by Ledisi
Music
Evermore
by Taylor Swift
Music
Bettie James Gold Edition
by Jimmie Allen
Music
Positions
by Ariana Grande
Music

Top Books of 2021 to Download Today

Before the year ends, we wanted to highlight some of the top books released in 2021. If you haven’t read any yet, go ahead and add them to your reading list!

Harlem Shuffle
by Colson Whitehead
eBook | eAudiobook
Beautiful World, Where Are You?
by Sally Rooney
eBook | eAudiobook
Great Circle
by Maggie Shipstead
eBook | eAudiobook
Crying in H Mart
by Michelle Zauner
eBook | eAudiobook
The Four Winds
by Kristin Hannah
eBook | eAudiobook
Detransition, Baby
by Torrey Petters
eBook | eAudiobook
The Other Black Girl
by Zakiya Dalila Harris
eBook | eAudiobook
Malibu Rising
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
eBook | eAudiobook
The Lincoln Highway
by Amor Towles
eBook | eAudiobook
The Last Thing He Told Me
by Laura Dave
eBook | eAudiobook
How the Word is Passed
by Clint Smith
eBook | eAudiobook
One Last Stop
by Casey McQuiston
eBook | eAudiobook

A New You in 2022

The new year is right around the corner! Get your mind and spirit ready for 2022 with these self-help books. Wishing you a wonderful and safe New Year!

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
by Mark Manson
eBook
You Are a Badass
by Jen Sincero
eBook | eAudiobook
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
eBook | eAudiobook
Daring Greatly
by Brent Brown
eBook | eAudiobook
Big Magic
by Elizabeth Gilbert
eBook | eAudiobook
More Than Enough
by Elaine Welteroth
eBook | eAudiobook
You Are Your Best Thing
by Tarana Burke and Brent Brown eBook | eAudiobook
Untamed
by Glenn Doyle
eBook | eAudiobook
Year of Yes
by Shonda Rhimes
eBook | eAudiobook
Feeding the Soul
by Tabitha Brown
eBook | eAudiobook
12 Rules for Life
by Jordan B. Peterson
eBook | eAudiobook
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess
by Dr. Caroline Leaf
eBook