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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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Big Library Read features bestselling author Questlove's ride through 50 years of American history

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Borrow these historical music memoirs from your library’s digital collection in Libby after reading the Big Library Read pick, Music is History by Questlove.

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Questlove talks music: More on his latest book, the Big Library Read pick

Find more musical memoirs to read after you finish the Big Library Read pick, Music is History by Questlove.

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Read the rainbow with this can't-miss list of books for Pride Month available on the Libby app.

12 LGBTQIA+ books to read for Pride (and all year long)

Read the rainbow with this can't-miss list of books for Pride Month.

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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Learn how the free Libby reading app can supplement your college coursework like foreign language study and required reading, and help you save money by utilizing the local public library.

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4 ways the Libby reading app can support you through college classes

Learn how Libby can support you during the best four years of your life.

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Meet the new voices of the Professional Book Nerds, a podcast for book lovers, where they chat with authors, give book recommendations, and chat about books.

Meet the hosts of the Professional Book Nerds podcast

Introducing the coolest book nerds around and the voices behind the Professional Book Nerds podcast.

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See the list of the most popular magazines in the Libby app based on library circulation. Free digital magazines are available for readers with no holds or waiting!

The 10 most popular digital magazines in the Libby app

Find out the favorites among readers.

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Borrowing digital books through the Libby app is a safe, private way to read about tough topics, for teens or anyone looking to read without judgment.

24 books that help you handle tough topics

There’s a lot happening in society today, and it’s important to be able to check out books that are relevant to the issues you're experiencing from the comfort of home.

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To build a lifelong love of reading, explore these book recommendations for each stage of childhood—babies, toddlers, kids and teens—available in the Libby app.

Raising a reader: Books for every stage of literacy development

Reading is essential for a healthy start in life. Check out these books that caregivers can enjoy with their kids at every stage of reading development.

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Book challenges have sparked conversations around freedom of expression and the role of literature in fostering critical thinking. Here are the most challenged books from 2024.

The top 10 most banned books of 2024

Books unite us, but many are being challenged every day in public libraries.

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Discover the most popular audiobooks of the year and of all time, according to library circulation statistics, that you can listen to for free on the Libby app from your library.

The most popular audiobooks of the year (and all time!)

See which titles topped the list based on highest number of checkouts in Libby.

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