No matter if you’re brand new to digital reading or a super user, you can find tips and tricks to help customize how you read in Libby. Get quick and easy pointers to make the most of your digital reading experience.

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Annie Suhy has been working in the book industry since 2006. 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.

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Find out about all the “extras” you can discover in the Libby app beyond your favorite books. 

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Explore a little something “Extra” in the Libby app

There's more to discover beyond the books in Libby.

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Spread the book love and learn how you can send links to titles in the Libby app, export your Libby reading data or share your activity on Goodreads.

Share what you’re reading with friends directly from the Libby app

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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To read ebooks from the Libby app on your Kindle (U.S. only), follow these steps and learn how to send books to your Kindle and download Libby from the Amazon Appstore on your Amazon Fire tablet.

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How to read with Kindle from the Libby app (including forgotten lore)

Libby makes it easy to read books on your Amazon Kindle (U.S. only) with these simple steps.

Melissa Marin is a Product Owner, mom of 2 and has loved reading since her days of devouring all the Babysitter Club books she could borrow from the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. When not reading, you can find her listening to comedy, pop culture and true-crime podcasts, watching feel-good TV and movies, and seeing live music.

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Got a resolution to read? The Libby app from your library can help you meet it by finding books you want to read faster and personalizing your reading experience.

6 tips to read more in 2024 with the Libby app

Got a resolution to read? Meet it with these tips!

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Learn more about Libby, the reading app from your library, and how you can get started borrowing ebooks and audiobooks for free with just your library card.

New here? Learn why the Libby app will improve your reading life

Find out how Libby is helping readers do more of what they love.

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About Libby Life

About Libby Life, a blog to inspire your love of books and reading.

Owen Park is a technical writer for OverDrive and contributor to Libby Life. Apart from writing for a living, he enjoys trivia, composing music, pen-and-paper sketching, Tolkien lore, and spending time with his wife, son, dog, and two cats.

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We look back at the biggest features and upgrades in the Libby app in 2023 including deep search and Notify Me, importing reading history and more.

Libby app wrapped 2023: The year’s best new features

We look back at the biggest features and upgrades in Libby this year.

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Get tips for navigating the Libby app for kids and challenge them to a fun and free Holiday Reading Adventure to stay busy during break.

Beat winter break boredom with free activities for the Libby app

Go on the Holiday Reading Adventure!

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Pack light for your holiday travel with audiobooks on the Libby app. Learn how to listen to your book without an internet connection, navigate through the player or use notes and bookmarks.

Audiobook tips and tricks—holiday edition

It's the most wonderful time of year—to listen to audiobooks!

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