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Jen Leitman is Chief Marketing Officer for OverDrive. She dreams of one day living on the top of a mountain and writing the next bestseller. Her hobbies include reading, travel, binging TV, and hiking with her dog and husband. Her favorite book genres are romance, fantasy, and of course, romantasy. 

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Check Out Your Library at Truist Field with the Charlotte Knights

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The nationwide Fiction & Film Tour rolls on with a stop in Charlotte, NC to meet author Emily Farris, watch the Charlotte Knights, and more. 

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Check Out Your Library Fiction & Film Tour: Having a ball at the library

The tour rolls on with a stop in Charlotte to meet Emily Farris, watch the Charlotte Knights, and more.

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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Fall 2024 book covers with illustrated leaves

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With highly anticipated returns and unexpected breakthroughs, this season promises to have a new read for everyone to borrow on the Libby app.

The Fall 2024 Book Preview

Be the first to know when your new favorite book hits bookshelves.

Paul Scheer sitting on a couch with the book "Joyful Recollections of Trauma" on a table in front of him

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From the award-winning actor and comedian comes a humorous and heartfelt new memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” available to borrow on the Libby app.

Actor & comedian Paul Scheer’s new memoir on joy, trauma, and laughing through it all

Joyful Recollections of Trauma is about the hard-fought lessons and laughter that can be found in the darkest parts of life.

Stacks of books and headline: Reading myths busted

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There’s no right way to read! We’re here to debunk several common myths and misconceptions about reading, books, and libraries. 

7 of the most common reading myths, busted!

We're here to set the record straight on these common misconceptions about reading, books, and libraries.

A child's hands holding a tablet featuring the ebook, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"

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If you love the Libby app, check out Sora, the student reading app, from the school library with fun tools to empower young readers.

7 reasons to add the Sora app to your back-to-school checklist

Love Libby? Check out Sora, the student reading app!

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Vote for our panel at SXSW 2025—Guardians of Democracy: Libraries Ensure Information Access—that explores the vital connection between literacy, access, and democracy.

We need your help to tell this story at SXSW 2025!

"Guardians of Democracy: Libraries Ensure Information Access" explores the vital connection between literacy, access, and democracy.

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Check out the newly redesigned shop featuring apparel and accessories from your favorite library apps: Libby, Kanopy, and Sora.

Introducing the new Plot Threads shop for readers & film lovers

Show off your love of reading with merch from our redesigned shop.

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 chasing after her toddler. HEAs are life.

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Book covers featuring Colleen Hoover books and read-alikes

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Prep for the new movie by re-reading Colleen Hoover’s bestselling book or satisfy your urge for more after it’s over with these read-alikes on the Libby app.

What to read after you watch “It Ends With Us”

Get ready for the movie in theaters on Aug. 9!

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Celebrate love by listening to one of these newly released romance audiobooks in the Libby app. 

7 new audiobooks to listen to during Romance Awareness Month

Celebrate love with one of these newly released romance audiobooks. ❤️

Kyle Lewis is a writer for Libby Life and technical writer at OverDrive. Studying philosophy in college, Kyle developed a particular appreciation for short, clear writing. When not scribbling, he can most often be found reading weird fiction, playing cards, or wandering the metro parks.

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The newest version of the Libby app brings readers new features including more prominent tags, Notices, passkeys, a streamlined menu, and more.

Tags, passkeys & more: Highlights from the Libby app’s newest update

Here's everything you need to know about the newest version of Libby.

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