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Made By Us is a nonprofit network of hundreds of museums, historic sites, libraries, and archives working together to unleash access to history and civics education for young adults. By meeting Gen Z where they are with credible, timely content and resources sourced from a nationwide network of cultural institutions, Made By Us is working with the next generation to build a culture of civic participation.

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To celebrate Civic Season (Juneteenth - July 4), Gen Z’ers from Youth250 Bureau recommend their favorite books that explore our history—available on the Libby app. 

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8 must-read books for Civic Season

From dystopian stories to new takes on history, these books mark the celebration between Juneteenth and July 4th.

Audrey Wynne is part of OverDrive’s North American Public Library team. When she’s not working,  she’s reading sci-fi, nature, romance, and books of all genres by BIPOC and women authors.

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Honor Juneteenth with these films, shows, and documentaries on Kanopy that celebrate Black voices, history, and the ongoing fight for freedom and equality in America. 

9 powerful films to watch for Juneteenth on Kanopy

Celebrate Black voices, history, and the ongoing fight for freedom and equality in America with these films and documentaries.

Madison Stoneburner Simon is a Marketing & Communications Specialist for OverDrive. When she’s not working, you can find her reading or creating content for her Bookstagram, teaching Pilates, or spending time with her husband and their three perfect pups. She is a proud member of The Junior League of Cleveland and loves volunteering in her community. 

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"Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil" book cover and featured read-alikes with the headline, "If you like this... try these."

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What should you read after “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” by V. E Schwab? Here are more fantasy books with romantic storylines you can read in the Libby app.

Loved “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil”? Dig into these read-alikes next.

Find more historical fantasy books you'll love after you finish V. E. Schwab's new release.

Meghan Volchko is a writer for Libby Life and a collection development librarian. Her English degree set her up perfectly for grad school, where she received her MLIS and has been immersed in the world of books ever since. You can find her reading with her cat, traveling with her friends and family, or having kitchen dance parties with her daughter. HEAs are life.

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Featured award-winning audiobooks and Air Pods

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Celebrate Audiobook Month with 10 must-hear, award-winning audiobooks—from Audie winners to Golden Voice narrators—perfect for your summer playlist. 

From the Audies to the Golden Voice: Award-winning audiobooks from 2024–2025

Looking for a guaranteed good listen? Add these award winners to your summer playlist.

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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Looking for your next summer listen? We’ve rounded up the top new audiobooks for summer 2025 including recent releases and hidden gems to enjoy all season long on Libby.

Your guide to the best new audiobooks for summer

Grab your headphones and get ready for this season's standouts.

Claire Weibel has worked in publicity for the arts, public libraries, and archives. At OverDrive she helps public libraries manage their collections. When she isn’t reading, she loves to run, try new recipes (while listening to an audiobook), plan her next road trip, or hang out with her two dogs and cat. Claire is always excited to talk about a good mystery or spooky books!

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Power through your workout with these motivating health and fitness audiobooks available on the Libby app—perfect for the gym, running, or staying inspired while you exercise.

8 health & fitness audiobooks for your next workout

The best workout companion? A book in your ears.

A lineup of books being released in June 2025

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Discover all the best new books coming out this June and read or listen to these anticipated new releases for free on the Libby app from your library.

June 2025’s biggest books

Add these hot new reads to your summer TBR.

Sarah Filiberto spent 10 years in public libraries planning programs, doing community outreach and answering every question under the sun. In her spare time, she loves to craft and try new hobbies, go to comic cons and spoil her pets, not necessarily in that order. 

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From Reese’s Book Club to Read with Jenna, here’s a list of the popular celebrity book club picks for June you can read on the Libby app for free from your library.

Celebrity book club picks for June

Let the stars select your new summer read!

Jeff Russ is an Advertising Specialist at OverDrive who spent a lot of time in the 90s and 2000s watching SNL reruns on Comedy Central. Today, he’s too old to stay up until 11:30 and instead, watches it on Sunday mornings with a bowl of Cheerios.

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Whether dad likes comedy or grilling, sports or memoirs, share these great recommendations for him to borrow on the Libby app. 

8 book recommendations for every type of dad

Whether dad likes comedy or grilling, sports or memoirs, share these great picks.

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