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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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Add some of the hottest books being published in June to your summer TBR list and borrow them in the Libby app. 

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June’s biggest books

Add some of the hottest books of June to your summer TBR.

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.

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories: Pride Month book & movie recommendations

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

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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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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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Explore mental health themes in books, from mysteries to coming-of-age novels, on the Libby reading app from your library. 

9 must-read books for Mental Health Awareness Month

Explore mental health themes in books, from mysteries to coming-of-age novels.

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Discover your book horoscope and align your next read with your star sign on Libby, the library reading app.

The books you should read this year based on your zodiac sign

It's Gemini season! Find new book picks, just for them.

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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If you’re waiting to read the next in the Crescent City series, check out some of these Sarah J. Maas romantasy read-alikes on the Libby app.

3 romantasy books to read if you love Sarah J. Maas

If you are waiting to read the next in the Crescent City series, check out some of these romantasy read-alikes.

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Share these stories about motherhood, or enjoy reading them yourself on the Libby app during a much-deserved moment of peace and quiet.

Book recommendations for every type of mom

These stories will give you a new appreciation for one of the toughest jobs on the planet.

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