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Annie Suhy has been working in the book industry since 2006. When she’s not working, practicing yoga or petting cats, she’s doing paint-by-numbers or buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is "The Splinter Factory" by Jeffrey McDaniel.

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From slightly scary to hair-raising horror, enjoy this roundup of ghastly good ebooks and audiobooks you can read during the countdown to Halloween on the Libby app.

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Halloween countdown: 31 days of frightfully fun reads

From slightly scary to hair-raising horror, enjoy this roundup of ghastly good books.

Shelia Mawdsley did everything from answering questions at the Reference Desk to tech training to running a classic lit book club in her 17 years in public libraries. Now she helps other public libraries make the most of their OverDrive collections. In her spare time, she’s either writing or reading, usually with an opera playing in the background. If you ever run into her, ask Shelia about #WITMonth.

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Can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire? Read these books to satisfy your curiosity on the Libby app. 

What to read if you can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire

If you're like the rest of TikTok and have the Roman Empire on your mind, borrow these books to learn more.

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Since so many of us love to multitask while we listen, Libby app users told us about the best things to do while plugged into a good audiobook. 

10 best things to do while listening to an audiobook

What's your favorite thing to do while plugged into a good book?

Kyle Lewis is a writer for Libby Life and technical writer at OverDrive. Studying philosophy in college, Kyle developed a particular appreciation for short, clear writing. When not scribbling, he can most often be found reading weird fiction, playing cards or wandering the metro parks.

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Libby introduces new features for magazine readers including Newsstand, the Magazine Rack and a simplified borrowing process.

New updates in the Libby app make enjoying your favorite magazines even easier

Learn about the latest features for magazine readers.

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Discover the hottest titles released in October, available on the Libby app from your library.

October's biggest books

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Sci-fi fans will love these book to movie adaptations and watch-alikes available on the Libby reading app and Kanopy. 

Sci-fi book & movie pairings you won’t want to miss

Sci-fi fans will love these adaptations and watch-alikes.

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 In the mood for a scary good read? We chat with the authors of “Black Sheep” and “What Kind of Mother” about their latest books available on the Libby app.

Redefining the horror genre with authors Clay McLeod Chapman & Rachel Harrison

In the mood for a scary good read?

Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia is a Social Media Specialist for OverDrive, the creator of the Libby library reading app. When she’s not working, she’s most likely reading or creating bookish content for her bookish blogs @NahomysLibrary. Nahomy’s current favorite book is “Yours Truly” by Abby Jimenez.

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Celebrate the contributions of Latine and Hispanic authors by checking out these 2023 book releases you won’t want to miss on the Libby reading app. 

10 new releases to read during Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate the contributions of Latine and Hispanic authors.

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Join the fun on 9/18 by using #ebooklove and celebrate the joys of modern storytelling on the Libby app. 

6 ways to celebrate Read an Ebook Day

Join the conversation by using #ebooklove on social media &amp; tell us why you love ebooks!

Emma Dwyer is a Product Trainer at OverDrive, where she provides support to Public Library partners. She's also a co-host of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Prior to joining the Training team, Emma was a Digital Content Librarian. She enjoys reading, Love Island (UK), travel (to warmer climates like her home state of California), coffee and hanging out with her family and dog.

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Every September 18th, we celebrate modern storytelling for Read an Ebook Day! Here’s what we’re reading for the occasion in the Libby app.

What we’re reading for Read an Ebook Day

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From beloved classics to new adventures, see the children’s stories that have been borrowed the most in the Libby app. 

The most popular kids books of all time in the Libby app

These books inspired a new generation of readers.

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