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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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Explore books on the Libby app about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement, and learn how his legacy and this pivotal time in history changed our nation.

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Books to read in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Explore books about the great civil rights leader and learn how his legacy changed our nation's history.

Jill Grunenwald has been working in and with libraries since high school and received her MLIS from the University of Kentucky. Currently she works as a Marketing & Communications Specialist at OverDrive, a role that allows her to write about her love for libraries and Libby all day long.

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Rediscover your relationship with food and your body with this selection of body-positive books available in the Libby app.

18 books to help you learn to love your body

Rediscover your relationship with food and your body with this selection of body-positive 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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This year is one not to be missed, and we’ve got a list of all of the big anniversaries and milestones to celebrate in 2023, including author birthdays and notable events in history. Read more about them in the Libby reading app. 

Notable anniversaries to celebrate in 2023

This year is one not to be missed, and we've got a list of all the biggest milestones to celebrate in 2023.

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Check out the biggest books coming our way in January. Find these highly anticipated bestsellers in Libby, the library reading app.

January's biggest books

Look no further for some of the most popular books to hit bookshelves this month.

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A great audiobook can be your best workout partner, so spice up your fitness routine and get your heart pumping with these recommendations available on the Libby app.

The best audiobooks to listen to while you exercise

A great audiobook can be your best workout partner, so spice up your fitness routine and get your heart pumping with these recommendations.

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This year’s new crop of books surely won’t disappoint with titles from celebrity authors and prolific authors being released in 2023.

100 of the most anticipated books of 2023

Get ready for these must-read books coming our way in 2023.

Emma Dwyer is a Product Trainer at OverDrive, where she provides support to Public Library partners. She is also a former 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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The hosts of the Professional Book Nerds reflect back on their favorite podcast episodes from 2022, including live events and new introductions.

Our favorite episodes of the year, from the hosts of the Professional Book Nerds podcast

The co-hosts of the bookish podcast reflect back on their most memorable episodes of 2022.

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We look back at the year’s best book covers and the design trends that inspired them. Borrow from your library on the Libby app.

The book cover trends of 2022

We take a look back at some of the year's best book covers and the design trends that inspired them.

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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Nothing makes a holiday special like fresh baked goodies from the oven. To make delightful creations of your own, borrow these baking books from your library in the Libby app.

Cookies for Santa: Holiday baking books

Nothing beats homemade goodies from the oven (for Santa or for you!).

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