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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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Discover top trending titles recommended on BookTok and borrow them on the Libby app from your library.

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Books trending on BookTok right now

Keep tabs on what's trending on TikTok.

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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Is it hot in here or is it just these books? Borrow these steamy reads on the Libby app — complete with spice ratings!

Heat index alert: 9 spicy romance novels that’ll have you sizzling

Is it hot in here or is it just these books?

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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Learn about the accessibility features in the Libby app help make the digital reading app more accessible to more people. 

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9 accessibility features in the Libby app to make your reading easier

Learn how Libby's features make digital reading more accessible to more people.

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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To celebrate Independence Day, pick up one of these books on the Libby app to learn more about the founding of our nation. 

8 patriotic books to read for the Fourth of July

Barbeque, burgers, beach — and books! Add these page-turners to your celebration.

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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Explore the most anticipated books hitting shelves this July in the Libby reading app from your library.

July 2024’s biggest books

Escape rising temps with these cool new reads.

Emma Dwyer is a Product Trainer at OverDrive, where she provides support to Public Library partners. She's also a 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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Sink your fangs into these bloody good reads on the Libby app that are helping to usher in a new wave of vampire books.

Books with a bite: A new era of vampire reads

Sink your fangs into these bloody good reads.

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The sensitive, loyal, and caring nurturers of the zodiac, Cancer will love these books picked just for them on the Libby reading app.

Books for Cancer: Our picks for the loyal readers of the zodiac

Check out these picks for the sensitive and caring nurturers of the zodiac.

Jeff Russ is a curious traveler and an Advertising Specialist with OverDrive. He refuses to leave work at work and enjoys using his Libby app in his free time to read ebooks on his porch and listen to audiobooks while tending to his garden or hiking at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. He’s usually looking for a book on a places he’s been and things he’s seen across the globe.

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Curious travelers will love digging into “destination reads” on the Libby app before their trip to help them explore the history and culture of their vacation spot.

Destination reading: 7 books that enhanced my summer vacation

Curious traveler? Explore more about your destination with books that go beyond the travel guide.

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Explore the golden age of cinema and literature’s greatest works by borrowing these classic books and movies on Libby and Kanopy from your library. 

Celebrating the classics with 8 book & film pairings

Explore the golden age of cinema and literature’s most iconic works.

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Whether dad likes comedy or grilling, sports or memoirs, share these great recommendations for him to borrow on the Libby app. 

8 book recommendations for every type of dad

Whether dad likes comedy or grilling, sports or memoirs, share these great picks.

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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From lawn mowers to museum passes, check out all the free resources available to you at your local library for your best (and most budget-friendly!) summer yet. 

9 free perks you can get at the library this summer

From lawn mowers to museum passes, check out what's at the library for your best (and most budget-friendly!) summer yet.

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From addictive suspense to unsettling serial killers, turn up the volume on these heart-pounding audiobooks in the Libby app. 

13 thrilling audiobooks that will make your heart race

Turn up the volume on these heart-pounding stories.

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