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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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Celebrate the contributions of Latine and Hispanic authors by checking out these 2023 book releases you won’t want to miss on the Libby reading app. 

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10 new releases to read during Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate the contributions of Latine and Hispanic authors.

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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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 Libra season! Find new book picks.

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From beloved classics to new adventures, see the children’s stories that have been borrowed the most in the Libby app. 

The most popular kids books of all time in the Libby app

These books inspired a new generation of readers.

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Get key insights into books you may want to read with free book summaries available from your library on the Libby reading app. 

The best book summaries to help you read more, save time & get smarter

Get quick insights into the books you want to read.

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Explore the reality and the predictions with books about AI on the Libby app. 

10 eye-opening books about artificial intelligence

Explore the reality and the predictions with these fiction and nonfiction titles.

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We’re kicking off the fall season with a round-up of some of the most highly anticipated books being released this September on the Libby app. 

September’s biggest books

We're kicking off the fall season with a round-up of this month's highly anticipated books.

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Discover the best book to movie adaptations coming out this year.

30+ books becoming movies or TV adaptations in 2023

Discover all the great reads coming to a screen near you this year.

Amanda Patton is a creative professional with a passion for all things marketing. Her time in art school aligned with the explosion of social media and thus, a content creator was born. As the Libby app’s social media specialist, she strives to build an online community that resonates with our audience. In her spare time, you can find her behind the camera, collecting plants, playing the piano, but most likely, stopping everything she’s doing to pet a dog. 

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True crime junkies, get ready to devour these books that take a fascinating look at humanity’s darker side—available free on the Libby app from your library.

8 intriguing books to read if you love true crime

Take a look at humanity's darker side.

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From revealing memoirs to swoony romance, we look ahead to the best books being released this fall to add to your reading list on the Libby app.

Fall book preview 2023: Books to watch out for this season

From revealing memoirs to swoony romance, we look ahead to the season's best books.

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