From political issues and the pandemic to TikTok and technology, there are many outside factors that influence what and how readers read. Explore the impact of what’s happening in society on the books we consume.

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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 and buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is "The Splinter Factory" by Jeffrey McDaniel.

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Stop scrolling and start screaming (oops, I mean streaming) a few of our favorite scary movie picks on Kanopy, free from your library.

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Staff picks: 13 scary movies to stream on Kanopy this Halloween

Stop scrolling and start screaming (oops, I mean streaming).

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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With the late-night sketch series kicking off it’s 50th season on 9/28, we’re reliving the magic with SNL book picks on the Libby app. 

6 must-read books for “Saturday Night Live” fans to celebrate the 50th season

Relive the magic before the new season kicks off on Sept. 28.

Kiki Faison has dreamed of being a writer for as long as she can remember, and today she’s living that dream. When she's not working, or volunteering locally, she enjoys exploring nature with her daughter and pup, getting lost in suspense novels, and hunting for treasures while thrifting.

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Check out the most anticipated books hitting shelves this October in the Libby reading app from your library.

October 2024’s biggest books

Find murder mysteries, tell-all memoirs, and just in time for scary season, a spellbinding tale of supernatural horror.

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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From slow burn to grumpy sunshine, these sports romances on the Libby app are a slam dunk for your TBR list (and your heart).

10 sports romance books that will win your heart

These sporty reads are a slam dunk for your TBR list.

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The harmonious and peaceful charmers of the zodiac, Libra will love these books picked just for them on the Libby reading app.

Books for Libra: Our picks for the balanced readers of the zodiac

Check out these picks for the harmonious charmers of the zodiac.

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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For Banned Books Week, we reflect on the books that have received the most challenges and bans with data provided by the American Library Association. 

The 100 most frequently challenged books of the last decade

For Banned Books Week, here's a list from the American Library Association of the most banned books.

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For Banned Books Week, take a look at these frequently challenged books that made it onto the big screen. Check them out on Kanopy or the Libby app. 

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12 banned books that were made into movies

For Banned Books Week, check out these frequently challenged books that made it onto the big screen.

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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 2023.

The 10 most banned books of the year

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

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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Explore the rich heritage of the Hispanic community with these recommended reads on the Libby app. 

6 must-read books for Hispanic Heritage Month

Check out a few of our favorite books to celebrate Hispanic culture and contributions.

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