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Shelia Mawdsley did everything from answering questions at the Reference Desk to tech training to running a classic lit book club in her 17 years in public libraries. Now she helps other public libraries make the most of their OverDrive collections. In her spare time, she’s either writing or reading, usually with an opera playing in the background. If you ever run into her, ask Shelia about #WITMonth.

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Prefer to watch or need to read? Do both—for free! Explore popular page to screen adaptations on the Libby and Kanopy apps through your library.

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Read & watch: 9 outstanding book-to-screen adaptations on Libby & Kanopy

From true stories to Oscar nominees, we spotlight our favorite stories that jumped from page to screen.

Marie Benedict is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of “The Mitford Affair,” “Her Hidden Genius,” “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie,” “The Only Woman in the Room,” “Lady Clementine,” “Carnegie's Maid,” “The Other Einstein,” and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick “The Personal Librarian” and the Target Book of the Year “The First Ladies.” She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.

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Featured books by Dorothy Sayers and "Queens of Crime" by Marie Benedict

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Explore how Sayers wove her own secrets into her detective novels, and get a sneak peek at “The Queens of Crime”—a thrilling new historical mystery coming in Feb. 2025.

Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight

Uncover the hidden truths of the legendary mystery writer in this guest post by bestselling author Marie Benedict.

Gabriela Mendicino is a lifelong reader, houseplant addict, and literal tree-hugger. She lives in the Cleveland area with the Mendicino Menagerie (a toddler, two dogs, three cats, a lot of fish, and one sometimes-grumpy man) and can and will launch into a tirade about how much she loves them so, you know...watch out for that.

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From getting a library card to showing up at the polls, here are a few ways you can show your local library a little love for all they do!

10 ways to celebrate Library Lovers’ Month & support your local branch

Give your library a little love this month. 💝

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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Discover the biggest book-to-screen adaptations coming this year! See which stories are hitting the screen—and read them first on Libby app. 

The top books becoming movies & TV series in 2025

See which stories are hitting the screen—and read them first.

Holly Storm is a Digital Content Librarian at OverDrive. Her favorite genres are fantasy and science fiction, as well as anything with a touch of humor. In addition to reading, her hobbies include crafting, doing puzzles, and doting on her two cats. 

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From a deadly fog to the explosion of the sun, explore survival stories in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event, also known as post-apocalyptic fiction, on the Libby app. 

What comes after? 6 chilling post-apocalyptic fiction novels

From a deadly fog to the explosion of the sun, explore these gripping survival stories.

Gryphon Beyerle is an Account Manager at OverDrive specializing in international publisher services. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio, where she’s stuck in a Groundhog-Day-style loop of snacking, reading, and napping.

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Refreshed recipes

 Stuck in a summer recipe rut? These cookbooks bring fresh flavours, light dishes, and effortless meals to your table. 

Refreshed recipes for Australia & New Zealand's warm weather

The right cookbook can be a total game-changer!

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The highly creative and imaginative spirits of the zodiac, Pisces will love these book recommendations on the Libby reading app.

Books for Pisces: Our picks for the compassionate readers of the zodiac

Explore books for these creative and imaginative spirits.

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We all have that ONE read that changed us forever. So, we asked readers to tell us theirs. Here are just a few of the life-changing reads chosen by Libby users. 

20+ books that changed our lives, according to readers

We all have that ONE read that changed us forever.

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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Find love stories on the Libby app that capture the same passionate, dramatic vibes as telenovelas—full of romance, humor, and unforgettable characters.

Books with amor: Romance reads by Hispanic & Latino authors

Find love stories that capture the same passionate vibes as telenovelas.

Sarah Filiberto spent 10 years in public libraries planning programs, doing community outreach and answering every question under the sun. In her spare time, she loves to craft and try new hobbies, go to comic cons and spoil her pets, not necessarily in that order. 

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Celebrate your gap pals this Galentine’s Day and all year long by listening to these empowering audiobooks on the Libby app. 

Ladies celebrating ladies: 7 friendship-filled audiobooks for Galentine’s Day

Celebrate your gal pals with these audiobooks that honor true friendship.

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