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Matt Lewis (usually said as one word) is a Brand & Communications Specialist at Kanopy. When he's not editing, writing or designing—he's spending all of his time with his wife, baby, and cat in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Bring on the B-films with these hidden gems, cult classics, and quirky, low-budget masterpieces—all available to stream on Kanopy from your library.

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B-Movie Magic: Our top 5 picks streaming on Kanopy

Bring on the hidden gems, cult classics, and low-budget masterpieces.

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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Find out if you’re an art aficionado or clueless about covers! Take this quiz to see if you know the titles of these 17 books based on their cover art. 

Guess that book: Can you name these iconic titles by their covers?

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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Whether you finished it in a day or you’re on hold waiting to borrow Onyx Storm, here are some read-alikes for Yarros fans in the Libby app.

Finished “Onyx Storm”? Here’s what you need to read next.

Whether you finished it in a day or are on hold, here are a few read-alikes for Yarros fans.

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Get your reading list ready! Here are the 100 most anticipated books of the year, selected by librarians, to borrow this year in Libby.

The most anticipated books of 2025

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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Featured books with a beach and ocean scene

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In the mood for romance? Need a laugh? Find the perfect story to match your mood this season on the Libby app from your library. 

What book genre matches your summer mood?

Get paired up with your perfect read.

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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A cozy winter window with a blanket and coffee with the headline: "Beyond the bestsellers, Winter 2025"

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If you’re looking for hidden gems that are less likely to have a long wait, check out these new indie book releases in the Libby app. 

Beyond the bestsellers: Your winter reading guide for under the radar books

Good things come from small presses.

A woman commutes to work while listening to an audiobook. A large phone features the quick read "The Wrong Suitcase."

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Start January right with our list of quick and engaging books on the Libby app that will fit perfectly into your busy days. 

5 quick reads to ease back into routine during the UK’s frosty winter

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 books on Libby that complement the vibes and themes of Bad Bunny’s new album, from powerful storytelling to deep cultural insights.

9 books to pair with Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

Explore books that complement the vibes and themes of the new album.

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From inspiring biographies to new adaptations, pick up a new book on Libby that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

5 new releases to read for MLK Day

From inspiring biographies to new adaptations, pick up a new book that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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The progressive and idealistic humanitarians of the zodiac, Aquarius will love these books picked just for them on the Libby reading app.

Books for Aquarius: Our picks for the innovative readers of the zodiac

Check out these books for the idealistic humanitarians of the zodiac.

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