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Libby at your Library – What’s popular? – August’s most borrowed titles @LibbyApp

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Fictionophile

Most popular Ebooks borrowed via Libby in August 2025 “The Women” by Kristin Hannah “Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros “Sunrise … Continue reading →

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JUNE was audiobook month – here are some stats from Libby #Audiobooks #LibbyApp

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Fictionophile

As many of you know by now, I have recently embraced the practise of listening to audiobooks. I have a subscription to Audible, but I also frequently listen to audiobooks via my local public library using the Libby app. Compared … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Libby Award Winners for 2025! #LibbyAwards @LibbyApp

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Fictionophile

Who won the second annual Libby Awards? OverDrive Announces Winners of The Libbys, The Second Annual Libby Book Awards CLEVELAND – March 5, 2025 – While film and television have the Oscars and the Emmys, the literary world has “The Libbys.” OverDrive, … Continue reading →

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Libby Reading Trends in 2024 – what genres are popular? @LibbyApp #LibraryLove

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Fictionophile

Based on circulation in North American Public Libraries since Jan. 1, 2024 – these are the top genres of Ebooks being checked out this year – in order of popularity: 1. Romance 2. Thriller/Suspense 3. Mystery 4. Fantasy 5. Historical … Continue reading →

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May 9-23, 2024 – Libby’s “Big Library Read” online bookclub @LibbyApp #BigLibraryRead #WildNewWorld

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Fictionophile

While most readers know Libby, its book club – Big Library Read – has been flying under the radar since 2014. It’s a free, global, digital book club that allows millions of readers around the world to read the … Continue reading →

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You Know the Oscars and the Emmys… now get ready for the Libbys! @LibbyApp #LibbyBookAwards @UproarPRagency

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Fictionophile

You’ve heard of the entertainment world’s most coveted awards and of course the book community’s controversial Goodreads Choice Awards, but for the first time, Libby is stepping into the limelight to share The Libby Book Awards, literary winners from the … Continue reading →

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Libby is a popular girl – #LibraryLovers love Ebooks! @LibbyApp #LibraryLove

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Fictionophile

Since 2021, North American public libraries have seen a 55% increase in ebook and audiobook checkouts. Audiobooks experienced a significant growth in circulation this year alone, increasing by more than 22%, continuing its meteoric rise in popularity over the past … Continue reading →

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‘Load Your Libby’ event – November 15-30, 2023 @LibbyApp #LoadYourLibby

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Fictionophile

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to relax and dive back into your to-be-read lists full of your favorite ebooks and audiobooks. Digital reading apps are trending upward in popularity. According to Libby, which allows … Continue reading →