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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!

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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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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.

The Libby Life editorial team brings you the best in books and reading. With new title recommendations, reading trends, and much more, there’s something for every reader.

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Take the quiz to find your perfect book match

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Answer a few fun questions, and we'll set you up on a blind date with an ebook in the Libby app!

Go on a blind date with an ebook - take the quiz!

Answer a few fun questions and we'll set you up with your literary love. 💘📚

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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.

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.

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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Add a little swoon and spice to your weekend with these romance stories and novellas that are short on pages, but big on romance!

Weekend fling: 8 short romance reads for the long weekend

Add a little swoon and spice to your weekend.

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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 Libraries mean something different for everyone. Instead of telling you what they mean to us, we wanted to hear from you. 

Library Lovers’ Day: What Libby users love about the library

Check out what Libby users love about the library.

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From Reese’s Book Club to Read with Jenna, here’s a list of the popular celeb book club picks for February you can read on the Libby app.

Celebrity book club picks for February

Explore this month's celeb selections.

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Finished “Scythe & Sparrow” or waiting to borrow it? Dive into these dark romance read-alikes for fans of the Ruinous Love Trilogy in the Libby app.

Can’t get enough of "Scythe & Sparrow"? Here’s your next dark romance read.

Satisfy your craving for more with these read-alikes.

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