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Marie Benedict is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of “The Mitford Affair,” “Her Hidden Genius,” “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie,” “The Only Woman in the Room,” “Lady Clementine,” “Carnegie's Maid,” “The Other Einstein,” and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick “The Personal Librarian” and the Target Book of the Year “The First Ladies.” She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.

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Featured books by Dorothy Sayers and "Queens of Crime" by Marie Benedict

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Explore how Sayers wove her own secrets into her detective novels, and get a sneak peek at “The Queens of Crime”—a thrilling new historical mystery coming in Feb. 2025.

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Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight

Uncover the hidden truths of the legendary mystery writer in this guest post by bestselling author Marie Benedict.

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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Collage of book covers from authors who passed in 2024

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As we close out the year, we take a moment to remember the authors who passed away in 2024 and read the great stories they left us.

In memoriam: Remembering the authors we lost in 2024

Read the great stories they left us.

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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"Truth is not found in fixed stillness, but ceaseless change/movement. Isn't this the quintessential core of what stories are all about?" - Haruki Murakami

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Literary icon Haruki Murakami continues to enchant readers in his much anticipated new book out on Nov. 19 in the Libby app.

Haruki Murakami is back with his first novel in six years, “The City and Its Uncertain Walls”

Get lost in Murakami's magical world starting Nov. 19th.

Phillipa Gregory book covers on a vintage floral wallpaper background

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Philippa Gregory is an authority on women’s history and she dives into more in her latest book, "Normal Women," being released in October and available on the Libby app. 

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Historical novelist Philippa Gregory brings to light history’s forgotten women

Her latest book puts women back where they belong in history—center stage.

Steve Potash is President and Chief Executive Officer of OverDrive, a company that he founded in 1986. Steve’s passion is to improve the world through books and reading using innovative technology and media.

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Covers of the books "Early Detection" and "The Great Age Reboot"

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Discover the Ratner family's legacy in Cleveland and beyond in this interview with Albert Ratner, where he unveils longevity secrets from “The Great Age Reboot.” 

Building communities, extending lives: The Ratner family’s legacy from Forest City to health advocacy

Listen to this interview with Cleveland icon Albert Ratner as he shares his vision for a healthier future.

Author Emily Harris and her book, "I'll Just Be Five More Minutes"

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From writer and cookbook author Emily Farris comes a hilariously-honest, heartwarming personal essay collection, “I’ll Just Be Five More Minutes,” available on the Libby app. 

Reflections on love, loss, and living with ADHD with author Emily Farris

A hilariously honest, heartwarming essay collection you won't want to miss.

Kiki Faison has dreamed of being a writer for as long as she can remember, and today she’s living that dream. When she's not working, or volunteering locally, she enjoys exploring nature with her daughter and pup, getting lost in suspense novels, and hunting for treasures while thrifting.

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Celebrate Dahl’s marvelous children’s stories on Sept. 13 (his birthday) by reading or listening to works like “Matilda” or “The Witches” on the Libby app. 

11 whimsical tales to read for Roald Dahl Day

Celebrate Dahl's magical stories on his birthday (Sept. 13).

Paul Scheer sitting on a couch with the book "Joyful Recollections of Trauma" on a table in front of him

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From the award-winning actor and comedian comes a humorous and heartfelt new memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” available to borrow on the Libby app.

Actor & comedian Paul Scheer’s new memoir on joy, trauma, and laughing through it all

Joyful Recollections of Trauma is about the hard-fought lessons and laughter that can be found in the darkest parts of life.

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Enjoy fan-favorite Julia Whelan’s popular audiobooks for free from your library on the Libby app. 

11 compelling audiobooks narrated by Julia Whelan

Give this fan-favorite narrator a listen.

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