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Meghan Volchko is a writer for Libby Life and a collection development librarian. Her English degree set her up perfectly for grad school, where she received her MLIS and has been immersed in the world of books ever since. You can find her reading with her cat, traveling with her friends and family, or chasing after her toddler. HEAs are life.

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Find a new book on the Libby app, perfectly synced to the vibes of your favorite track from Taylor Swift's latest album.

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In my reading era: Book & song pairings from The Tortured Poets Department

Find a new read that's perfectly synced to the vibes of your favorite track from Taylor Swift's latest album.

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 and buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is "The Splinter Factory" by Jeffrey McDaniel.

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Food writer Ruth Reichl dishes up a delectable new novel available on Libby that takes readers through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris.

A delicious new story of self-discovery in “The Paris Novel” by Ruth Reichl

The acclaimed food writer dishes up a delectable new adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris.

Tori Casper is a collection development librarian at OverDrive, where she helps public libraries build and highlight their digital collections. Outside of work and reading, she enjoys hiking, gardening, wildlife photography, and planning trips to national parks. Tori is always happy to discuss all the books with strong nature settings.

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Start a new garden or get tips to enhance your yard and beds with  this fresh crop of gardening books for all experience levels on the Libby app. 

9 gardening books to dig into for beginners to green thumbs

Celebrate Earth Day with these tips for a great garden.

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From revealing memoirs to scintillating short stories, we pick the hottest books coming out this Spring you can borrow in the Libby app.

The biggest books of Spring 2024

From revealing memoirs to scintillating short stories, here are the hottest books coming out this season.

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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If you can’t get enough of the Japanese comic and cartoon format, binge-read and watch these picks, available in Libby and Kanopy.

What to read & watch if you’re a fan of manga and anime

If you can’t get enough of the Japanese comic and cartoon format, check out these recommendations next.

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The determined and ambitious pleasure-seekers of the zodiac, Taurus will love these books picked just for them on the Libby reading app.

Books for Taurus: Our picks for the sensual readers of the zodiac

Check out these reads for the determined and ambitious pleasure-seekers of the zodiac.

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Find out about all the “extras” you can discover in the Libby app beyond your favorite books. 

Explore a little something “Extra” in the Libby app

There's more to discover beyond the books in Libby.

Melissa Marin is a Product Owner, mom of 2 and has loved reading since her days of devouring all the Babysitter Club books she could borrow from the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. When not reading, you can find her listening to comedy, pop culture and true-crime podcasts, watching feel-good TV and movies, and seeing live music.

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Readers of all ages can find prose to ponder in some of our favorite poetry collections in the Libby app. 

7 inspiring, thought-provoking & whimsical collections for National Poetry Month

Find prose to ponder in a some of our favorite collections.

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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The race to save Michelangelo's dome, the hidden history of opium, and a quest for justice in the face of cartel violence await in these readable history books on the Libby app. 

10 captivating history books that read like novels

Molly McNamara has been working in the book world since 2014. From children’s publishing to higher education and international markets, she’s loved seeing the joy reading brings to people of all ages and places. Outside of work, you can usually find Molly exploring a local brewery, starting but not finishing home décor projects, and wrangling her family to the next travel destination. 

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Discover the most highly anticipated books coming out this April in Australia and New Zealand on the Libby app. 

April’s biggest books in Australia & New Zealand

See the most anticipated books from down under.

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Tackle your next home project with the help of these books on the Libby app, the handiest tool in your toolbox.

Read, repair & renovate: 10 must-read DIY and home improvement books

Before you renovate, browse these books on Libby — the handiest tool in your toolbox.

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