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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Explore the most anticipated books hitting shelves this April in the Libby reading app from your library.

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April’s biggest books

Explore the most anticipated books hitting shelves this month.

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From authors like John Green to Sarah J. Maas, here’s our round-up of the top young adult books readers have borrowed on the Libby app. 

The most popular YA books of all time

From authors like John Green to Sarah J. Maas, here's the round-up of readers' favorite young adult books.

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These 100 exceptionally good and exceptionally long audiobooks (over 15 hours) are the perfect way to settle into a story on the Libby app.

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Long listens: Audiobooks over 15 hours (& worth every minute)

Settle in with one of these great audiobooks.

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Keep motivation high to meet the reading goals you set at the beginning of the year with these tips and the Libby app, available 24/7 from your library.

Reading challenge check-in: 4 tips for meeting your yearly reading goals

Put the spark back into your reading habit for the last half of the year.

Molly McNamara has been working in the book world since 2014. From children’s publishing to higher education and international markets, she’s loved seeing the joy reading brings to people of all ages and places. Outside of work, you can usually find Molly exploring a local brewery, starting but not finishing home décor projects, and wrangling her family to the next travel destination. 

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Discover the UK’s most highly anticipated new books being released this June in the Libby app.

June’s biggest books in the UK

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If you love Bridgerton, check out the book series and find more steamy Regency romance on the Libby app. 

Lady Whistledown recommends: What to read next if you love Bridgerton

Get ready for the newest season of Bridgerton with these books.

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Explore the most anticipated books hitting shelves this May in the Libby reading app from your library.

May 2024’s biggest books

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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Find a new book on the Libby app, perfectly synced to the vibes of your favorite track from Taylor Swift's latest album.

In my reading era: Book & song pairings from The Tortured Poets Department

Find a new read that's perfectly synced to the vibes of your favorite track from Taylor Swift's latest album.

Tori Casper is a collection development librarian at OverDrive, where she helps public libraries build and highlight their digital collections. Outside of work and reading, she enjoys hiking, gardening, wildlife photography, and planning trips to national parks. Tori is always happy to discuss all the books with strong nature settings.

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Start a new garden or get tips to enhance your yard and beds with  this fresh crop of gardening books for all experience levels on the Libby app. 

9 gardening books to dig into for beginners to green thumbs

Celebrate Earth Day with these tips for a great garden.

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