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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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We’ve compiled a few of the year’s best books from smaller, indie presses that are worth a read and available in the Libby app.

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Our favorite indie book picks from 2023

Don't miss these under-the-radar reads.

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Find your writing inspiration or enjoy one of these novels written during National Novel Writing Month on the Libby app. 

5 books written during NaNoWriMo (and guides to help you write yours!)

Find your writing inspiration or read a book written during National Novel Writing Month.

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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Discover something new for Native American Heritage Month written by an Indigenous author or featuring Indigenous characters on the Libby app. 

Books to read during Native American Heritage Month

These Native voices will inspire and enlighten.

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As we fall back for daylight savings time, here are some night-themed books you can enjoy in the dark on the Libby app.

9 books about night as we “fall back” for daylight saving time

Enjoy these night-themed books best read in the dark.

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Join readers for Big Library Read, the global digital book club, and borrow “Artie and the Wolf Moon” by Olivia Stephens with no waiting on the Libby app.

Supernatural adventure awaits in werewolf graphic novel “Artie and the Wolf Moon,” the next Big Library Read pick

Borrow with no holds or waiting until Nov. 16!

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Discover the most popular books being released in November on the Libby app. 

November 2023’s biggest books

Get ready for the coziest season of reading.

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Cure your Hunger Games hangover after seeing the new movie with these dystopian read-alikes on the Libby app.

If you liked The Hunger Games, read these books next

Cure your Hunger Games hangover with these dystopian read-alikes.

Joe Skelley has always been a lover of reading and the library. His love of libraries brought him to OverDrive where he works on the Marketing & Events team and hosts the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Joe loves to read horror, thrillers, magical realism, and the broad spectrum of YA! When he’s not working, Joe’s listening to audiobooks, working on a DIY project, and (most importantly) hanging out with his Boston Terrier, Roscoe.

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Little boos and ghouls can sink their fangs into these frightfully fun Halloween reads for kids on the Libby app. 

Boo! Scary stories for kids

Sink your fangs into these frightfully fun Halloween reads.

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Libraries are spaces where teens can thrive. Learn about some of the free programs and services for the next generation you might not know about.

5 free things for teens at the library

Learn what awaits Gen Z at the library.

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