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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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Browse this vibrant list of books and movies that celebrate diverse voices and embrace stories that explore the beauty and complexities of LGBTQIA+ experiences.

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Celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories: Pride Month book & movie recommendations

Browse this vibrant collection of books and movies for Pride Month and all year long.

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 or buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is "The Splinter Factory" by Jeffrey McDaniel.

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The co-hosts of the Professional Book Nerds podcast got a chance to chat with Santino Fontana about what it’s like to narrate audiobooks, getting into character and more. 

Interview with actor, performer & narrator of the "You" series, Santino Fontana

Listen in on this lively chat with Fontana and the Pro Book Nerds.

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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New features in the Libby app now allow you to easily search for and request titles your library doesn’t have, and get notified if the library purchases one you want. 

How to find & recommend a book to your library in the Libby app

Discover even more to read with Libby's newest features.

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Grab your headphones and get ready to enjoy in your downtime—or anytime—some of the best new audiobooks for summer on the Libby app. 

The best new audiobooks for summer listening

Grab your headphones and get ready to listen in your downtime—or anytime.

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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.

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!).

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