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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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Cover collage of banned books from last 10 years

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For Banned Books Week, we reflect on the books that have received the most challenges and bans with data provided by the American Library Association. 

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The 100 most frequently challenged books of the last decade

For Banned Books Week, here's a list from the American Library Association of the most banned books.

Jeff Russ is an Advertising Specialist at OverDrive who spent a lot of time in the 90s and 2000s watching SNL reruns on Comedy Central. Today, he’s too old to stay up until 11:30 and instead, watches it on Sunday mornings with a bowl of Cheerios.

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NYC skyline at night and SNL-related book covers

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With the late-night sketch series kicking off it’s 50th season on 9/28, we’re reliving the magic with SNL book picks on the Libby app. 

6 must-read books for “Saturday Night Live” fans to celebrate the 50th season

Relive the magic before Season 50 kicks off on Sept. 28.

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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Graphic novels featuring a comics-style "OMG!" and "YES!"

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To celebrate National Comic Book Day on 9/25, we’ve got a roundup of some must-read titles for kids and teens on the Libby app. 

14 kid-approved comics & graphic novels they won’t want to put down

Celebrate National Comic Book Day on 9/25! 💥

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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The scales of justice and headline: Libra Book Picks

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The harmonious and peaceful charmers of the zodiac, Libra will love these books picked just for them on the Libby reading app.

Books for Libra: Our picks for the balanced readers of the zodiac

Check out these picks for the harmonious charmers of the zodiac.

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 having kitchen dance parties with her daughter. HEAs are life.

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From slow burn to grumpy sunshine, these sports romances on the Libby app are a slam dunk for your TBR list (and your heart).

10 sports romance books that will win your heart

These sporty reads are a slam dunk for your TBR list.

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Fitness buffs can borrow these book recommendations on Kindle and read through the Libby app while they use the Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, or Tread+.

Kindle now on Peloton: Top books to borrow on Libby for your workout

Get ready to read and work up a sweat!

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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Collage of books for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Explore the rich heritage of the Hispanic community with these recommended reads on the Libby app. 

6 must-read books for Hispanic Heritage Month

Check out a few of our favorite books to celebrate Hispanic culture and contributions.

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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Celebrate Dahl’s marvelous children’s stories on Sept. 13 (his birthday) by reading or listening to works like “Matilda” or “The Witches” on the Libby app. 

11 whimsical tales to read for Roald Dahl Day

Celebrate Dahl's magical stories on his birthday (Sept. 13).

Joe Skelley has always been a lover of reading and the library. His love of libraries brought him to OverDrive where he works on the Marketing & Events team and hosts the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Joe loves to read horror, thrillers, magical realism, and the broad spectrum of YA! When he’s not working, Joe’s listening to audiobooks, working on a DIY project, and (most importantly) hanging out with his Boston Terrier, Roscoe.

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Author Emily Harris and her book, "I'll Just Be Five More Minutes"

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From writer and cookbook author Emily Farris comes a hilariously-honest, heartwarming personal essay collection, “I’ll Just Be Five More Minutes,” available on the Libby app. 

Reflections on love, loss, and living with ADHD with author Emily Farris

A hilariously honest, heartwarming essay collection you won't want to miss.

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Grab your best bud and check out these ebook and audiobooks on the Libby app for a fun mini book club. 

Book club of 2: Books to read with your BFF

Grab your best bud and check out these books for your next mini book club.

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