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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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The newest version of the Libby app brings readers new features including more prominent tags, Notices, passkeys, a streamlined menu, and more.

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Tags, passkeys & more: Highlights from the Libby app’s newest update

Here's everything you need to know about the newest version of Libby.

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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.

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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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.

Welcome to Libby Life, a blog for readers

Welcome to the space where reading is life.

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Learn more about brands like OverDrive, the creators of the Libby app, that are certified B Corps, helping drive a global movement that uses business as a force for good. 

Becoming a B Corp: 14 brands that use business for good (including the Libby app)

Learn how these brands are helping to drive a global movement.

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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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Libby introduces new features for magazine readers including Newsstand, the Magazine Rack and a simplified borrowing process.

New updates in the Libby app make enjoying your favorite magazines even easier

Learn about the latest features for magazine readers.

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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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The Libby app is now available in 5 new languages. Learn how to browse the app in a different language to customize your experience.

5 new language options in the Libby app & how to adjust your settings

Learn more about the new languages just added to Libby!

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