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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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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.

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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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Find books that can help you form healthier habits for a better life from bestselling author of “The Happiness Project” Gretchen Rubin. 

How to get happier with Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author & happiness expert

Find books that help you form healthier habits for a better life.

A photo of author Marie Lu and the cover of her newest book, "Stars and Smoke"

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Hear from author Marie Lu how reading transports her, and find her latest books to read on the Libby reading app.

YA dystopian author Marie Lu on why she loves reading

Hear how reading transports Lu and discover her latest books on the Libby app.

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Hear from author Jason Reynolds on why he loves reading and discover some of his award-winning novels for young adult and middle-grade audiences.

Bestselling author Jason Reynolds on why he loves reading

We all have many reasons for loving books. Jason Reynolds tells us his, and how reading can unlock worlds inside and outside of you.

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The Professional Book Nerds interview authors Rainbow Rowell, Justin Arnold and Chuck Wendig about their newly released books on the podcast.

Author interviews: Rainbow Rowell, Justin Arnold & Chuck Wendig

Get ready for fun, casual conversations with your favorite authors about writing, their latest books, what inspires them and lots more.

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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#BookTok’s favorite author, Colleen Hoover, answers some of our burning questions about her latest book, It Starts With Us.

Q&A with bestselling author Colleen Hoover

#BookTok’s favorite author answers some of our burning questions about her latest book.

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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The Professional Book Nerds interview authors Adam Sass, Courtney Summers and Brigid Kemmerer about their new books on the podcast.

What you missed on the Professional Book Nerds podcast in September: Adam Sass, Brigid Kemmerer, Courtney Summers & more

Listen to your favorite new authors dish about their new books and exactly what inspires them when they sit down to write.

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The Professional Book Nerds interview authors Adalyn Grace, Alicia Thompson, Anna Meriano, Audrey Blake and Margot Harrison about their newly released books on the podcast.

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We talk with August’s hottest new authors: Adalyn Grace, Alicia Thompson, Anna Meriano, Audrey Blake and Margot Harrison

We talk with August’s hottest new authors: Adalyn Grace, Alicia Thompson, Anna Meriano, Audrey Blake & Margot Harrison

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.

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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