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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 these popular magazines from your library in the Libby reading app and never miss an issue with in-app notifications when a new issue is released.

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Flip through your favorites: 20+ popular digital magazines in the Libby app

It's summertime, and the reading's easy with digital magazines in Libby.

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Add some of the hottest books being published in June to your summer TBR list and borrow them in the Libby app. 

June’s biggest books

Add some of the hottest books of June to your summer TBR.

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From the author who literally wrote the book on “southern lady code” comes a hilariously frank new book, Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage, out on June 13 and available on the Libby app.

Southern lady & bestselling author Helen Ellis’ new essay collection on love & marriage

Get to know this sweet and sassy southern belle and learn more about her latest book.

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Discover some little-known gems inside the Libby app that will help you customize the app, save time or just have a little fun.

8 fun secrets in the Libby app & how to find them

Hunt down some of the most fun features in the Libby app!

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Many kids experience learning loss during summer break, but they don’t have to! Find fun resources to keep them engaged and reading in the free Libby app from your library.

5 free ways to keep kids reading this summer (plus printable activities!)

Start your summer of reading (not sliding!).

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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Explore mental health themes in books, from mysteries to coming-of-age novels, on the Libby reading app from your library. 

9 must-read books for Mental Health Awareness Month

Explore mental health themes in books, from mysteries to coming-of-age novels.

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A group of innovative librarians from the Cleveland Public Library helped launch digital library lending 20 years ago, putting books in the hands of millions of readers.

Celebrating 20 years of ebooks with a history of how it began

We take a look back at two decades of innovation.

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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The Libby app is now available in 5 new languages. Learn how to browse the app in a different language to customize your experience.

5 new language options in the Libby app & how to adjust your settings

Learn more about the new languages just added to Libby!

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If you’re in the mood for a mystery, scour this list of the most popular of all time in the Libby app. 

The most popular mysteries & thrillers of all time in the Libby app

Mysteries you'll be dying to read.

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