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Sydney manages the Training team at OverDrive where she uses a spark of magic to transform complex concepts into engaging learning experiences that inspire and empower. After work, Sydney is probably hunkered in a corner writing, hanging out with her cat-familiar, and listening to nothing but Nothing But Thieves.

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Keep little bookworms busy with these go-to tips for navigating the Libby app with kids—a great option for summer reading from your library to avoid the summer slide. 

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Your guide to using the Libby app with kids for summer reading

School's out! Keep little bookworms busy with these go-to tips for navigating Libby.

Annie Suhy is the editor of Libby Life. 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. She is an Aries.

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Spice up your TBR with some of the best romantic suspense reads like “Hidden Nature” by Nora Roberts with all the mystery and the slow-burn romance you crave. 

Caught up in Hidden Nature? Here’s more romantic suspense to read next.

Get more twisty, suspense-filled, slow-burn romance with these Nora Roberts read-alikes.

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 having kitchen dance parties with her daughter. HEAs are life.

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Explore top romantasy books from the last decade and find your next enchanting read from popular authors like Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and more!

The top 100 romantasy books every fan needs to read

The ultimate reading list for the hottest genre.

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Here’s how to get free alternatives to many of your paid subscription services like streaming video, audiobooks, magazines, and more using just your library card.

How to ditch paid subscriptions & save money this summer at the library

Skip the rising costs and check out your library for tons of free summer entertainment.

Kiki Faison has dreamed of being a writer for as long as she can remember, and today she’s living that dream. When she's not working, or volunteering locally, she enjoys exploring nature with her daughter and pup, getting lost in suspense novels, and hunting for treasures while thrifting.

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Explore this list of reads packed with twists, secrets, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for your next book club chat.

9 books to get you yapping: UK book club lineup

From mysterious forests to royal secrets, these titles are perfect for your next book club.

Marissa Perschke has a passion for travel and love of reading that led her to join OverDrive’s experiential marketing team in 2019. As the full-time traveler with the Library Vehicle on the Fiction and Film Tour, she helps library patrons across the U.S. and Canada learn how to use the Libby and Kanopy apps. On her long drives between cities, she’s usually listening to magical realism or adventure memoirs. 

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Get inspired with wedding planning guides tailored to your zodiac sign—and learn how Libby and your library can help you prep for your big day without breaking the bank.

Plan like a Virgo, party like a Leo: Wedding planning guides & services based on your zodiac sign

Get inspired and learn how your library can help you prep without breaking the bank.

Kate Frick is a collection development librarian working with school library partners. They love reading books to babies, going on long walks while listening to their favorite podcasts, and playing games of all shapes and sizes… and reading, of course!

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Find the best audiobooks for your summer road trip, sorted by trip duration, in the Libby app. Listen for free when you borrow from your library!

The best road trip audiobooks to match your travel time

Find the perfect audiobook for your trip, sorted by length.

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Join our free digital book club, Big Library Read, where readers can borrow the latest pick, "Uncommon Measure" by Natalie Hodges, with no waiting on the Libby app.

A lyrical memoir of music, science & self-discovery in “Uncommon Measure,” the new Libby book club pick

Borrow now with no holds or waiting!

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Which celebs have book clubs and what books did they pick this month? Get the scoop from Reese, Jenna, Oprah, and more, then read or listen to them on Libby!

Celebrity book club picks for May

See what the stars are reading this month.

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Browse around for all things bookish! Find what to read next, news and reading trends, author interviews, tips and tricks on the Libby library reading app and much more.

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