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To help make sense of the war in Ukraine, readers borrowed these ebooks and audiobooks in the Libby app about topics like authoritarianism and Russian society.

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The books we read to cope with the Russia-Ukraine crisis

We often turn to books in times of uncertainty for understanding, comfort and answers. Readers checked out these books, hoping to make sense of the war in Ukraine.

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Books are slowly becoming more diverse with more disabled authors writing characters with disabilities into the heart of the story such as At the End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp and You, Me and Our Heartstrings by Melissa See.

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Representing all of us: 12 books featuring characters or authors with disabilities

There’s much to celebrate and read that reflects our world of both visible and invisible disabilities.

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These self-help ebooks available in the Libby app offer up a fresh perspective and healthy mindset for those looking to improve an aspect of their lives.

Take time for shelf care: 10 books to help you feel your best

Whether you’re reading fiction to escape your everyday life, or self-help to try to improve it, reading is restorative.

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The reading community on TikTok known as #BookTok brought new readers and newfound popularity to these backlist titles, available to read in the Libby app.

#BookTok made everybody read these 5 books

TikTok is helping readers find new books faster than they can swipe up.

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To build a lifelong love of reading, explore these book recommendations for each stage of childhood—babies, toddlers, kids and teens—available in the Libby app.

Raising a reader: Books for every stage of literacy development

Reading is essential for a healthy start in life. Check out these books that caregivers can enjoy with their kids at every stage of reading development.

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Borrowing digital books through the Libby app is a safe, private way to read about tough topics, for teens or anyone looking to read without judgment.

24 books that help you handle tough topics

There’s a lot happening in society today, and it’s important to be able to check out books that are relevant to the issues you're experiencing from the comfort of home.

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