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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.

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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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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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This summer’s hottest authors like Ruth Ware, Colson Whitehead, Karin Slaughter and Lisa See are heating up your TBR list with these highly anticipated reads on the Libby app.

The most anticipated books of summer 2023

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If you’re in the mood for a mystery, scour this list of the most popular of all time in the Libby app. 

The most popular mysteries & thrillers of all time in the Libby app

Mysteries you'll be dying to read.

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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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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.

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The number of books being challenged in schools and public libraries across the country is increasing. Here are some of the most challenged books from 2022.

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The 13 most banned books of the year

Books unite us, but many are being challenged every day in public libraries.

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Gear up for summer reading with these most anticipated books of May in the Libby reading app. 

May’s biggest books

Gear up for summer reading with this month's most anticipated books.

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