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Audrey Wynne is part of OverDrive’s North American Public Library team. When she’s not working,  she’s reading sci-fi, nature, romance, and books of all genres by BIPOC and women authors.

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Which celebs have book clubs and what books did they pick this month? Get the scoop from Reese, Jenna, Dua Lipa, Dakota, and more, then read them on Libby!

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Celebrity book clubs picks for April

Annie Suhy is the editor of Libby Life. 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. She is an Aries.

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 For National Library Week, here are just a few reasons to check out your library and make the most of this invaluable community resource.

What draws these library users in? It’s more than just books!

Here are just a few reasons to check out your library today!

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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Discover April’s most anticipated new book releases and read or listen to the audiobook for free on the Libby app from your library.

April 2025’s biggest books

It may be April Fool’s Day, but this month’s new releases are no joke.

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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If you can’t imagine a future without "The Last of Us," check out these dystopian reads on the Libby app to keep the story alive. 

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Life after "The Last of Us": 6 books to help you keep the new season alive

Keep the story alive with these read-alikes for the hit TV series, back with season 2 on April 13.

Books featuring animals for animal lovers

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For National Pet Day, we’re celebrating those creatures who bring so much joy to our lives with a few book recommendations for animal lovers in the Libby app.

Book recommendations based on your favorite animal

Enter the animal kingdom through the pages of a great book! 🐾

About the Authors

Gryphon Beyerle and Razan Al Qaissi are Account Managers at OverDrive specializing in international publishers.

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Arab American Heritage Month film & book recommendations

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Read and watch these recommendations for Arab American Heritage Month—books for all ages on Libby, plus streaming videos to enjoy from Kanopy. 

Honoring Arab American Heritage Month with 30 film & book recommendations

Explore stories that celebrate the voices, achievements, and contributions of Arab Americans.

Kate Frick is a collection development librarian working with school library partners. They love reading books to babies, going on long walks while listening to their favorite podcasts, and playing games of all shapes and sizes… and reading, of course!

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Find insightful books and resources on the Libby app to gain a deeper understanding after an autism or ADHD diagnosis.

Newly diagnosed as neurodivergent? 8 books about autism & ADHD to guide your journey

Get a better understanding of a new diagnosis with these helpful resources.

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Read about recent updates in the Libby app including new filters to help you search more efficiently and discover books even faster.

New in Libby: Filter updates for audiobooks & series lovers

Read more about recent updates in Libby.

Emma Dwyer is a Product Trainer at OverDrive, where she provides support to Public Library partners. She is also a former co-host of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Prior to joining the Training team, Emma was a Digital Content Librarian. She enjoys reading, Love Island (UK), travel (to warmer climates like her home state of California), coffee, and hanging out with her family and dog.

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Tidying/organizing books in a clean, fresh-looking space 

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Get glowing with these books, perfect for renovators and spring cleaners, and make your space feel new again. Borrow today on Libby.

6 spring cleaning guides to help you glow up your space

Spruce up your space with books perfect for renovators and spring cleaners.

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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Start prepping for your bundle of joy with a bundle of books! Here are the best books on pregnancy, childbirth, recovery & what to expect for the next 9 months plus.

What to read when you’re expecting: Pregnancy guides for parents

Start prepping for your bundle of joy with a bundle of books!

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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Discover these must-read Latina authors on the Libby app, where stories of culture, family, and resilience come to life—from powerful memoirs to captivating poetry. 

9 influential Latina writers you should be reading

These trailblazing authors deserve a spot on your TBR.

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