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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 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. 

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

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

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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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Hear from co-author Matthew Krogh about what happened in the 7 weeks leading up to Watergate, and read the rest of the story in “The White House Plumbers” available on the Libby app.

Q&A with the author of the book behind the HBO series “The White House Plumbers”

Co-author Matthew Krogh shares what happened in the weeks leading up to one of the most famous conspiracies in presidential history.

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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.

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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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Introducing Libby Life, a blog where readers can come to learn about what’s popular and trending in books, reading, libraries, as well as get information on what’s new and updated in the Libby app.

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Welcome to Libby Life, a blog for readers

Welcome to the space where reading is life.

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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's also a co-host of OverDrive's Professional Book Nerds podcast. Prior to joining the Training team, Emma was an OverDrive 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.

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