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(Now, some might say I “rant,” but I think there’s poetry in there.) For instance, if you have at least half an hour, I'll be happy to explain why the 1995 BBC \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/pride-and-prejudice-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is the only adaptation of that novel you should ever watch. (Which you can do right now on Kanopy!)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’m also oddly passionate about why the movie version of \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChildren of Men\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e shouldn’t have made fundamental changes to the \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/468762\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePD James novel\u003c/a\u003e, even though I don’t especially like the book. And boy, do I have a dissertation’s worth of thoughts on why \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/526836\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCall Me by Your Name\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/526836\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebook \u003c/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5726616/?ref_=nm_knf_t_2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emovie\u003c/a\u003e) are both brilliant, but tell entirely different kinds of stories.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut I shall save those discussions for another day. Today I’m looking at a few wonderful books turned into movies you can check out on \u003ca href=\"http://www.kanopy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKanopy\u003c/a\u003e either before or after you read the book in \u003ca href=\"http://www.overdrive.com/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e. (I would never tell you which order you have to do this in. I’m not one of those “read the book first” purists.)\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter than the book\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Forsyte Saga\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt3e222e2fe50f9c59/67bdf464045f585cf7bfa2ca/forsyte.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/784943\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forsyte Saga\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by John Galsworthy\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/71112\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 TV series: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/forsyte-saga-s1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forsyte Saga: Season 1\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI know it’s one of those things you’re never supposed to admit, but sometimes the adaptation is better than the book. The fact I feel this way about \u003cem\u003eThe Forsyte Saga\u003c/em\u003e shouldn’t keep you from checking out John Galsworthy’s series of \u003cem\u003eForsyte \u003c/em\u003enovels, though, as they have been beloved by many. But I find the two TV seasons starring Damian Lewis and Gina McKee sweepingly romantic in a way I did not find the books.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s the turn of the 19th to the 20th century, and the Forsyte family is one of the dominant forces in London real estate and business. When one of their own runs off with the governess to become a starving artist and the most buttoned up of the family marries a penniless pianist, the family is in for generations of tribulations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Hunt for Red October\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt81dd0f1bb6983bac/67bdf4ba0f78ebc531ac8b69/hunt_for_red_october.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/218067\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hunt for Red October\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Tom Clancy\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3461821\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/hunt-red-october\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hunt for Red October\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tom Clancy book is a classic cold war thriller. For readers who want their military fiction full of obsessive detail, Clancy is your man. But if that level of detail can be a bit much for you, the stories still shine through in the film adaptations, none more so than \u003cem\u003eThe Hunt for Red October\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlec Baldwin was the first (and in my opinion, the best) actor to take a stab at Jack Ryan, the Marine turned CIA analyst. Here he has to figure out if a rogue Soviet submarine captain, played deliciously by Sean Connery, is trying to defect, and if so, how he can help. Honestly, every time I watch this movie, I wonder why there can’t be more thrillers this good.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrime\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"And Then There Were None\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt34b7bcd1bb3e3348/67bdf4fd1a2ab5485010e21d/and_then_there_were_none.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/55585\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Agatha Christie\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1383307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 TV mini-series: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/and-then-there-were-none-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one has ever topped Christie when it comes to great mysteries, and I think I’m not alone in saying that none of her other books tops this one. \u003cem\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c/em\u003e is not just one of the most clever locked-room mysteries ever written, it’s a meditation on justice and relative evil.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 TV adaptation magnificently captures Christie’s story of ten strangers brought to Soldier Island for what’s supposed to be a house party, but turns into the individual murder of each of the guests. I particularly like the way the TV adaptation handles the final reveal, a small change that’s perfect for the camera as opposed to the page.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"City of God\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt40ae69dc5d231e6a/67bdf52e6bdc80cc4e690632/city_of_god.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1267890\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCity of God\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Paulo Lins, translated by Alison Entrekin\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"http://kanopy.com/product/city-god-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCity of God\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel and film are inspired by the life of a photojournalist who grew up in the Rio de Janeiro suburb known as the City of God in the 1960s and 1970s. Young Rocket struggles to navigate a safe path through the gangs and drug dealers, while just trying to find a girlfriend and get a career that might take him from the dangers of his neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFernando Meirelles’s stylish film is considered by many a modern classic, and if you’ve never seen it or read the novel, now is the time—there’s a new HBO series, \u003cem\u003eCity of God: The Fight Rages On\u003c/em\u003e, which picks up Rocket’s story later in his life.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue stories\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rabbit-Proof Fence\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt56c9b7f8e77bb4a3/67bdf563d168583037924061/rabbit_proof_fence.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1318743\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFollow the Rabbit-Proof Fence\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Doris Pilkington\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/rabbit-proof-fence-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRabbit-Proof Fence\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProving that truth can be even stranger than fiction, \u003cem\u003eRabbit-Proof Fence\u003c/em\u003e tells the story of three mixed-race girls in Australia in the 1930s and their amazing journey. At the time, the British policy was to remove mixed-race children from Aboriginal villages to raise them in a western manner. But Molly, along with her sister Daisy and their cousin Gracie, decide to run away from their orphanage and return to their village by following the rabbit-proof fence nearly 1,600 miles across the outback. The remarkable story was first recorded in the biography, \u003cem\u003eFollow the Rabbit-Proof Fence\u003c/em\u003e, written by Molly’s daughter.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Black Hawk Down\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt90ea8f67d33999de/67bdf5bb0f0ae1da25ba366e/black_hawk_down.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1267527\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Hawk Down\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Mark Bowden\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/728433\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/black-hawk-down\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Hawk Down\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1993 Battle of Mogadishu is an event I understood very little before reading Mark Bowden’s bestselling book and seeing Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film. Both book and movie closely examine the key members of the U.S. Army involved in the battle, from commander General Garrison down to the Ranger privates. How did their mission to help feed starving people turn into the longest sustained firefight the American military had been involved in since Vietnam? The answers are complex, and the stories moving. And with the extra space a book allows that a movie does not, Bowden also spends a good deal of time with the Somalis and what it was like for them during the fateful battle.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOscars\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this year’s Oscars about to be handed out, I want to finish up with some great books-to-Kanopy choices that were nominated or won Best Adapted Screenplay!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hugo\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt420afcde69c153f0/67bdf5f862af0caf6b8a18ff/hugo.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2360552\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Invention of Hugo Cabret\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Brian Selznick\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/277849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/hugo-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHugo\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe magic of movies and creativity are on splendid display in both Martin Scorsese’s movie and Brian Selznick’s children’s novel. Poor Hugo finds himself orphaned and living in a Paris train station all alone after his uncle goes missing. Without telling anyone, he continues his uncle’s job of maintaining the station’s clocks while also studying the drawings and designs in the journal his father left him. But then Hugo’s life becomes entangled with the old man who owns the station’s toy shop, which leads him to discovering the clockwork magic of an automaton and a nearly forgotten pioneering filmmaker.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A Room with a View\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd571efb957da424e/67bdf630cdb05a5a5b5de835/room_with_a_view.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/784352\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Room with a View\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by E. M. Forster\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/61935\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/room-view-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Room with a View\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Howards End\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt6e1c111df785fcbe/67bdf66de33fcf5534494238/howards_end.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/784627\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowards End\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by E. M. Forster\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/124949\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/howards-end\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowards End\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, we end with the E. M. Forster adaptations made by the brilliant Merchant Ivory filmmaking team that won their screenwriter, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, her two Academy Awards. I’ve always thought these two movies are perfect examples of how to adapt a novel, both capturing the details and the heart of the source material.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Room with a View\u003c/em\u003e is a swooning romance, where young Lucy Honeychurch is set to marry the fussy Cecil. That is until she is swept off her feet by the quirky and passionate George Emerson on a trip to Italy. The cast could not be better—featuring Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, Daniel Day Lewis, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, and Denholm Elliot, to name only a few.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowards End\u003c/em\u003e is just as beautifully written and adapted, but it’s a darker meditation on wealth and class. On one end of the economic spectrum are the Wilcox family, rich industrialists, and at the other, the poor clerk, Leonard Bast, who longs for more. In the middle are the Schlegel sisters, a couple of fanciful intellectuals who are part of the Wilcoxes’ world, but who desire to help men like Leonard. Good intentions, however, might not be enough for any of them to make a difference. Again, the cast is amazing, with Helena Bonham Carter joined by Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, and Emma Thompson giving an Oscar-winning performance.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd those are just a few of the great book adaptations you can read today in \u003ca href=\"http://www.overdrive.com/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e and then watch on \u003ca href=\"http://www.kanopy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKanopy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough, I could certainly keep going.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor instance, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/three-musketeers-part-ii-milady\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enew Musketeers duology\u003c/a\u003e is an incredibly fun retelling of \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/785139\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDumas’s classic\u003c/a\u003e. And I will rewatch the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/north-south\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eminiseries adaptation\u003c/a\u003e of Elizabeth Gaskell’s \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5607332\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorth and South\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e with very little prompting. But I will stop now. Because I have a strong urge to go start \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/third-man\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Third Man\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Access to films may vary.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELATED READ: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2023-08-16-how-to-get-started-streaming-films-for-free-with-kanopy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to get started streaming films for free with Kanopy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","preview_text":"\u003cp\u003eFrom true stories to Oscar nominees, we spotlight our favorite stories that jumped from page to screen.\u003c/p\u003e","url":"/2025-02-25-read-watch-9-outstanding-book-to-screen-adaptations-on-libby-kanopy","system":{"created_at":"2025-02-25T16:34:31.709Z"},"categoriesConnection":{"edges":[{"node":{"title":"Recommended Reads","url":"recommended-reads","displayorder":1,"description":"It’s all about the BOOKS here. 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Because it’s the 1930s, and you’ve been living a secret life.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you cope? You can’t tell anyone about the scandalous choices you’ve made and the very modern views you hold. No, that would lead to certain social ostracization and the plummeting of book sales, which you rely upon to stay afloat financially and keep your secrets hidden. But the stress of holding tight to your private existence mounts, and you need some way to release the strain.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf “you” are the legendary mystery author Dorothy Sayers, how do you manage this? You sneak the truth into the pages of your mysteries, hidden in plain sight for all to see but none to recognize. Take a gander at four of Dorothy Sayers’ best novels—all focused upon her alter ego character, the detective and mystery writer Harriet Vane—to see if pieces of Dorothy’s own life reveal themselves. I would venture to say that, as readers begin to piece together Harriet’s life, they might just start to unpuzzle Dorothy’s own secret existence.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd if that doesn’t do the trick, then take a peek at \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10768384\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Queens of Crime\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, where all becomes clear. See below for more on this Feb. 2025 release.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDorothy Sayers’ best mystery \u0026amp; detective novels\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006681\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Strong Poison\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt0039aa7e768f13d6/67b74bf371456228114cca3c/strong_poison.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006681\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Poison\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1930)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/142236\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eReaders are first introduced to the mystery writer Harriet Vane, in all places, when she’s in prison. Wrongfully charged with murdering her former live-in lover—the co-habitation itself considered an inexcusable scandal at the time—Harriet is faced with certain conviction when Lord Peter Wimsey appears at the eleventh hour. Soon, he delivers to Harriet more than his detective skills and support; he brings his romantic attention as well. While the real-life Dorothy never faced criminal charges from her own decision to live with a beau, she did suffer from societal judgment and heartbreak for this shocking choice, experiences that play out in the pages of \u003cem\u003eStrong Poison\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Have His Carcase\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltdddce11ae95b91b3/67b74c34d16b4dee973bef97/have_his_carcase.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave His Carcase\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1932)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/306230\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe beachside murder at the core of this locked-room mystery comes to light when Harriet Vane stumbles across a body while on a vacation. Harriet begins an investigation into the seemingly unsolvable murder—made trickier after the body disappears—when Wimsey appears on the scene to assist. The two grow closer as they untangle the complicated murder, and while Harriet does have feelings for Wimsey, she continues to resist his proposals. Here, I cannot help but think that Dorothy projects onto Harriet her own initial ambivalence about committing to her own suitor, Mac Fleming, in the wake of her earlier romantic difficulties, some of them highly secret, and her concerns about relationship equality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006655\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Gaudy Night\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltbd3e962f466c305a/67b74c7907cf0f5394cab9a5/gaudy_night.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006655\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaudy Night\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1936)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/170362\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHarriet takes center stage in this nail-biting mystery set in a fictional version of Dorothy’s own Oxford women’s college. As she returns to campus for a celebration, or “gaudy,” she encounters a series of nefarious letters and dangerous pranks directed at the college’s faculty, who are also the suspects. Wimsey, of course, appears with his insights and his marriage proposals, which Harriet has fended off for years now, despite her very real feelings for the gentleman detective. As she explores whether it is possible to pursue meaningful, purpose-driven work while married—and whether Wimsey would ever try to squelch her independence—\u003cem\u003eGaudy Night\u003c/em\u003e transforms into more than a twisty, compelling tale. It becomes what many consider the first mystery to delve into feminist issues. Dorothy herself acknowledged that \u003cem\u003eGaudy Night\u003c/em\u003e sets out her views on work, life, and love, some of which may have been particularly relevant as her own marriage faced difficulties and her biggest secret threatened to ruin everything.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006646\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Busman's Honeymoon\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt61f9b6efb810295e/67b74cbf9842026ae6638d3e/busman_s_honeymoon.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006646\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusman's Honeymoon\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1937)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/306224\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhile I am tempted to end with Dorothy’s masterpiece \u003cem\u003eGaudy Night\u003c/em\u003e, curiosity into Harriet and Whimsy’s future—set against a backdrop of very modern questions about the possibility of an equal marriage (Dorothy did, in fact, write the ironically titled “Are Women Human?” about women's role in society)—compels me to highlight \u003cem\u003eBusman’s Honeymoon\u003c/em\u003e as well. When a murder occurs on their (spoiler alert) honeymoon, readers observe the way in which these two clever, self-reliant people come together in marriage and work, holding close their convictions and their mutual respect. I can’t help but think this reflects Dorothy’s view of the ideal marriage, one for she which longed but never quite achieved, with her secret casting a pall.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10768763\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queens of Crime\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (2025)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10768763\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Queens of Crime\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt03d28dde8d8d57db/67b74d25309a92bc9daedbcb/the_queens_of_crime.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003eLondon, 1930. The five greatest women crime writers have banded together to form a secret society with a single goal: to show they are no longer willing to be treated as second class citizens by their male counterparts in the legendary Detection Club.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLed by the formidable Dorothy L. Sayers, the group includes Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and Baroness Emma Orczy. They call themselves the Queens of Crime. Their plan? Solve an actual murder, that of a young woman found strangled in a park in France who may have connections leading to the highest levels of the British establishment.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMay Daniels, a young English nurse on an excursion to France with her friend, seemed to vanish into thin air as they prepared to board a ferry home. Months later, her body is found in the nearby woods. The murder has all the hallmarks of a locked room mystery for which these authors are famous: how did her killer manage to sneak her body out of a crowded train station without anyone noticing? If, as the police believe, the cause of death is manual strangulation, why is there is an extraordinary amount of blood at the crime scene? What is the meaning of a heartbreaking secret letter seeming to implicate an unnamed paramour?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDetermined to solve the highly publicized murder, the Queens of Crime embark on their own investigation, discovering they’re stronger together. But soon the killer targets Dorothy Sayers herself, threatening to expose a dark secret in her past that she would do anything to keep hidden.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInspired by a true story in Sayers' own life, Benedict brings to life the lengths to which five talented women writers will go to be taken seriously in the male-dominated world of letters as they unpuzzle a mystery torn from the pages of their own novels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10750141\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudiobook\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by library \u0026amp; region.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003e Uncover the hidden truths of the legendary mystery writer in this guest post by bestselling author Marie Benedict.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight","slug":"/2025-02-20-unraveling-dorothy-sayers-the-mystery-writer-who-hid-her-own-secrets-in-plain-sight","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-20-unraveling-dorothy-sayers-the-mystery-writer-who-hid-her-own-secrets-in-plain-sight","createdAt":"2025-02-20T15:29:44.354Z","authorImage":{"title":"Marie Benedict.jpg","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt76d5252b23f23ec0/67b74b4a0f3d95e3fae09e94/Marie_Benedict.jpg"},"authorDescription":"Marie Benedict is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of “The Mitford Affair,” “Her Hidden Genius,” “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie,” “The Only Woman in the Room,” “Lady Clementine,” “Carnegie's Maid,” “The Other Einstein,” and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick “The Personal Librarian” and the Target Book of the Year “The First Ladies.” She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.","authorBlockTitle":"About the Author","curated_collection_id":"","pageDetails":{"title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight","description":"Explore how Sayers wove her own secrets into her detective novels, and get a sneak peek at “The Queens of Crime”—a thrilling new historical mystery coming in Feb. 2025.","pageIcon":{"url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt56f427caf2fb6ce1/62dfd4055c954177895ab0cc/LibbycircleIcon.png","title":"LibbycircleIcon.png"},"seo":{"appleItunesApp":"app-id=1076402606","googlePlayApp":"app-id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby","googleSiteVerification":"g5YJLUtGH91VMKt2-hpyBEr8gQ6_bzH36GoIAvpmreg","openGraph":{"title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight ","image":{"title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers_social.png","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd3c45f193d991406/67b74a216044a1ff52f7dd95/Unraveling_Dorothy_Sayers_social.png"},"description":"Explore how Sayers wove her own secrets into her detective novels, and get a sneak peek at “The Queens of Crime”—a thrilling new historical mystery coming in Feb. 2025.","siteName":"Libby Life blog","type":"article","url":"https://www.libbylife.com/2025-02-20-unraveling-dorothy-sayers-the-mystery-writer-who-hid-her-own-secrets-in-plain-sight"},"twitter":{"card":"summary_large_image","description":"Explore how Sayers wove her own secrets into her detective novels, and get a sneak peek at “The Queens of Crime”—a thrilling new historical mystery coming in Feb. 2025.","title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight ","site":"@Libbyapp","googleplay":{"app_id":"com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby","name":"com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby"},"iphone":{"app_id":"1076402606","name":"com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby"},"ipad":{"app_id":"1076402606","name":"com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby"}}}}},{"bannerImage":{"title":"Library Lovers Month.png","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt6441d1c5fc2c95d2/67b64eb47145620f954cc0ba/Library_Lovers_Month.png","description":"Person making a heart with their hands"},"categories":[{"title":"Library Love","slug":"library-love","url":"/blog/search/library-love/page/1","displayOrder":8,"description":"Everyone has big love for the library. Read stories about local libraries making an impact on their communities and the readers they serve. You can even nominate your library or librarian to be featured in an upcoming post!"},{"title":"Featured Post","slug":"featured-post","url":"/blog/search/featured-post/page/1","displayOrder":null,"description":null}],"post":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s 2024.\u003c/strong\u003e My 3-year-old politely requests a book about how monsters are made at the library’s help desk. The librarian leads us to a copy of \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4842564\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, which he decides is just scary enough without being \u003cem\u003etoo \u003c/em\u003escary. It’s his favorite bedtime book for two straight weeks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s 2011. \u003c/strong\u003eThe breeze is brisk, the leaves are crackling underfoot, and I begin my uphill walk with a gaggle of other teenagers to the square after school lets out. I secretly hope that they will all want to split off once we get uptown and then I can settle into my special window nook at the library and read \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/37561\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEragon\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in relative peace.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s 2005.\u003c/strong\u003e I’m tucked amongst the stacks of Pinnacle Academy’s school library, alternating between \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/785251\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite Fang\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2138776\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Babysitter’s Club\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, relishing in the quiet solitude. I spend so much time there that our school librarian creates a special award to give me at the end of the year. Years later, I don’t know where the award went, but the books she gave me as a parting gift are still on my shelf.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs much as my life has changed in the last two decades, one thing is for certain—I love the library. I love what they do for communities, and the community they create. I love that the library is somewhere I can go without being expected to buy anything. I love the sanctuary that it provides for so many people. Libraries are more than just book repositories: they’re community centers, technology hubs, and lifelong learning spaces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd now, for Library Lovers’ Month, I get to share some of the best ways that you can give your local library a little love back for all they do for us!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Get a library card.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/3o85xpxuULZ1Svqizu\" width=\"480\" height=\"269\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you managed to stumble across the \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibby Life\u003c/em\u003e blog\u003c/a\u003e but don’t have a library card, then welcome! This is a great first step.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany libraries give you the option to \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2023-02-22-how-to-get-a-library-card-on-the-libby-app-or-from-your-local-branch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esign up for a card online\u003c/a\u003e, but there’s always the old-fashioned way of signing up in-person (which I highly recommend—there’s nothing quite like getting to sign your name on a new card and bring it home).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncourage friends or family to sign up for their own card as well! Positive peer pressure works wonders.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Tackle your TBR.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/us8FXd0EtOXXa\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eI tend to collect books in dozens of comforting piles around my house. But these days, I’m always on-the-go with work and kids, so the only way that I get any reading done is on \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive me \u003ca href=\"https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6046.htm?Highlight=night%20mode\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eebooks on the lowest brightness\u003c/a\u003e as I rock my youngest to sleep in the middle of the night, or give me audiobooks on my way to work, while I fold laundry, or make dinner.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for recommendations, we recently announced the \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2025-01-29-announcing-the-finalists-for-the-2025-libby-book-awards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efinalists of the Libby Book Awards\u003c/a\u003e, highlighting the best books from 2024. Now’s the time to start jumping onto those waitlists! The crème de la crème will be announced March 5th, so many sure you’re \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/libby.app/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efollowing us on social\u003c/a\u003e to keep up to date.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Borrow more than you think.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/ZAwUU1MugxPeJGHYi7\" width=\"480\" height=\"343\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that there’s more to borrow at most libraries than just books and audiobooks? Besides being able to stream movies and TV for free through \u003ca href=\"http://www.kanopy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKanopy\u003c/a\u003e, some libraries offer zoo passes, power washers, musical instruments, sewing machines—the \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-07-25-75-surprising-things-you-can-borrow-from-the-library\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elist of surprising things to borrow\u003c/a\u003e goes on and on!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.checkoutyourlibrary.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out your library\u003c/a\u003e and explore all it has to offer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Attend events for all ages.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/YMGnCZyNvfQ8b6CnZc\" width=\"480\" height=\"326\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust at my local branch, they offer homework help sessions, history presentations, tech workshops, sewing classes, story time, yoga (for kids and adults!), arts and crafts, seed starting programs, and so much more.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey’re always coming up with something new and have always been receptive to suggestions if you have any.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Explore as a family.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/l3V0sPWZkfOzP2jJe\" width=\"480\" height=\"271\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eListen, I have two boys, aged four and one(ish). For those that don’t know, one of the struggles of modern parenting is finding somewhere, \u003cem\u003eanywhere \u003c/em\u003ethat you can bring your kids (that doesn’t involve dropping $20+ or being looked at funny when they get overly excited).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy oldest loves the computer games (as did I—\u003cem\u003ePajama Sam\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFreddi Fish\u003c/em\u003e were my JAM), and that there are endless books about bugs and dinosaurs for him to borrow. It’s one of our favorite Saturday family activities!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Host a \"Library Crawl.\"\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/k9nostndMP8nwTxK5U\" width=\"480\" height=\"463\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s with a group of bookish friends or a pod of parents and their kids, go out and visit multiple libraries in your region! It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the different resources that each library puts together.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Organize a book drive.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/3oxRmoTueKDmUguzL2\" width=\"480\" height=\"322\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork with a local group to donate gently used books to the library. A great way to clean out your shelves and stock up theirs!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Spread the word.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/Bjh1nWaDCeAobju1nl\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcited about the book you just borrowed? Did you have an amazing time at the last program you attended?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare it with your library on social media! If they have social channels, engaging with their content only helps to spread the word about what a fabulous resource they are.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Donate or volunteer.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/jvl9yA1ws9qyzXn2Nd\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in a place financially that you can donate money or purchase from library used-books sales or giftshops, please do. Most libraries rely on additional funding outside of what they’re allotted from local and state taxes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your first response to that was “Donate money? In THIS economy?”, don’t worry about it. You can also donate books, technology, or materials that the library can use or resell.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonating your time assisting with shelving books, helping at events, or volunteering with tutoring programs are other valuable ways to contribute.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. Show up for your library at the polls.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/Xr95RQXw2JLrGIg8Sw\" width=\"480\" height=\"473\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eStay on top of your local elections and pay attention when a new library-oriented tax levy hits the ballot. Contact your local officials to advocate for library funding. Share your stories about your library’s value with other community members.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike with so many relationships, one of the best things that you can do for your local library is show up! Whether that means heading to your local branch for a program or borrowing an ebook, audiobook, magazine, or comic through the \u003ca href=\"http://www.overdrive.com/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby app\u003c/a\u003e, every interaction helps your library learn more about what their community wants and needs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLibraries are magical places where many people seek refuge, information, and community, but they’re not immune to hardship. As the backbone of our educational system, the importance of keeping that foundation strong is immeasurable. They depend on us just as much as we depend on them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy Library Lovers’ Month! ❤️\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eGive your library a little love this month. 💝\u003c/p\u003e","title":"10 ways to celebrate Library Lovers’ Month \u0026 support your local branch","slug":"/2025-02-19-10-ways-to-celebrate-library-lovers-month-support-your-local-branch","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-19-10-ways-to-celebrate-library-lovers-month-support-your-local-branch","createdAt":"2025-02-19T21:35:52.025Z","authorImage":{"title":"Gabi_headshot.jpg","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt04f555d5928f5b39/649dcbf07e68bb8e82abd855/Gabi_headshot.jpg"},"authorDescription":"Gabriela Mendicino is a lifelong reader, houseplant addict, and literal tree-hugger. 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And 2025 is shaping up to be no exception, with lots to look forward to (\u003cem\u003eDog Man\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBridget Jones\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Summer I Turned Pretty\u003c/em\u003e, and more) that first gained a devoted fanbase through their beloved books. A built-in audience combined with franchise potential make books the perfect testing ground for the big screen. Plus, longer book series can easily be adapted into multiple seasons or sequels for movies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere’s a peek at 30+ highly anticipated book-to-screen adaptations coming your way in 2025. Read them on \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e first because the book is always better.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All release dates are estimates based on current information and are subject to change.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1343894\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Missing You\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt46df8f19499049d3/67af63eb9b557d5e377834c5/missing_you.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissing You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Rosalind Eleazar, Ashley Walters, and Richard Armitage\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 1\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDetective Kat Donovan's world unravels when she finds her estranged fiancé on a dating app, leading her to reopen her father's unsolved murder.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1343894\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMissing You\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Harlan Coben\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3835947\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2960849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dog Man\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt1c3267127b2596cb/67af666a667a4885281a4c4a/dog_man.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog Man\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, and Lil Rel Howery\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 31\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2960849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDog Man\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Dav Pilkey\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3027857\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Wish You Were Here\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blte03a43f9c0cbc1f9/67af669ec9c10619304381d4/wish_you_were_here.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, and Gabby Kono-Abdy\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 17\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA woman searching for a spark finds a whirlwind night of romance with a man only to discover he is terminally ill and commits to helping him spend his last days living life to the fullest.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3027857\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Renée Carlino\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4897137\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1290463\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rule: A Marked Men Novel\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blte57eb61c3e988e32/67af66e9d5c33ddfb0f0c8dd/rule.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked Men: Rule + Shaw\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Alexander Ludwig, Chase Stokes, and Natalie Alyn Lind\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 22\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eShaw has loved Rule since she saw him, but Rule doesn't see her as a suitable match, but a night of drinking and secrets leads them to question if they can be together without ruining their relationship... or each other.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1290463\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule: A Marked Men Novel\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Jay Crownover\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1422721\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3939985\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Night Agent\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt567ac7b016178f11/67af67989b557d0297783504/the_night_agent.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Agent\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSeason 2 \u003c/strong\u003estarring Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, and Fola Evans-Akingbola\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 23\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLow-level FBI agent Peter Sutherland works in the basement of the White House manning a phone that never rings—until the night it does, propelling him into a conspiracy that leads all the way to the Oval Office.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3939985\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Night Agent\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Matthew Quick\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3984017\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9788864\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"My Fault\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blta4b7d4c3721c41db/67af6c17baca2a84605ea226/my_fault.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Fault: London\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Jason Flemyng, George Robinson, and Asha Banks\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 13\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAn 18-year-old girl moves from America to London with her mother and wealthy stepfather. She meets her stepbrother, and an attraction brews despite their efforts. Unaware, her estranged father tracks her down after release from prison.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9788864\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Fault\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Mercedes Ron\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9821322\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1306232\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt87bbf8fea86a8a24/67af6cebc1595442fb515810/mad_about_the_boy.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Leo Woodall, Renée Zellweger, and Hugh Grant\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 14\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe—just maybe—her son's science teacher.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1306232\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMad About the Boy\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Helen Fielding\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1229377\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/33590\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Persuader\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt1beb051e035f12e7/67af6d4b0f97a21a6234003a/persuader.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReacher\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, Season 3\u003c/strong\u003e, TV series starring Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, and Malcolm Goodwin\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 20\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eItinerant former military policeman Jack Reacher solves crimes and metes out his own brand of street justice.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/33590\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersuader\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Lee Child\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6008277\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1764821\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Unbreakable Boy\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt682a544802e188e1/67af6d842cc2e3e0215e0c94/the_unbreakable_boy.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Unbreakable Boy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy, and Jacob Laval\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 21\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA young boy has both a rare brittle-bone disease and autism. But what makes him truly unique is his joyous, funny, life-affirming world view that transforms and unites everyone around him.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1764821\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, A Son’s Courage, And A Story Of Unconditional Love\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Scott Michael LeRette\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6767482\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2504919\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Skeleton Crew\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt0662e56ba7b5310a/67af6dc60f97a2b446340047/skeleton_crew.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Monkey\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Theo James, Elijah Wood, and Osgood Perkins\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 21\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2504919\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkeleton Crew\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Stephen King\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2581139\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6211568\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mickey7\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2d4e30ca1d6e2537/67af6e12d30656023646746c/mickey7.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMickey 17\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, and Michael Monroe\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMarch 7\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMickey 17, known as an \"expendable,\" goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6211568\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMickey7\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Edward Ashton\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6241654\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4680934\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Long Bright River\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt52fe49fb3f077893/67af6e5fa40f66b879b33651/long_bright_river.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Bright River\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Amanda Seyfried, Callum Vinson, and Nicholas Pinnock\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMarch 13\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA Philadelphia police officer searches for her sister, an addict who has gone missing.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4680934\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong Bright River\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Liz Moore\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4681636\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3962675\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Electric State\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt23199afe1a266722/67af6ea0d30656c3dd467483/the_electric_state.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Electric State\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, and Woody Harrelson\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMarch 14\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAn orphaned teenager traverses the American West with a sweet, but mysterious robot, and an eccentric drifter in search of her younger brother.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3962675\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Electric State\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Simon Stålenhag\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10556004\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5548164\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Snow White\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd1280884f615a680/67af6ee60f97a2860634006a/snow_white.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow White\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, and Andrew Burnap\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMarch 21\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLive-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney classic.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5548164\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by the Brothers Grimm\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10649213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Amateur\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltf9629646c48723ea/67af6f19a40f6628a5b33664/the_amateur.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Amateur\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Julianne Nicholson, Rachel Brosnahan, and Jon Bernthal\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eApril 11\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA CIA cryptographer manages to blackmail his agency into training him to let him go after a group of terrorists who killed his wife.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10649213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Amateur\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Robert Littell\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/136587\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2100032\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ransom Canyon\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltb6b4b55d2d825592/67af6f70d5c33da3b1f0c966/ransom_canyon.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRansom Canyon\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Minka Kelly, Josh Duhamel, and Lizzy Greene\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eApril 17\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA romance-fueled family drama and contemporary western saga that charts the intersecting lives and loves of three ranching families set against the sweeping tundras and rolling rivers of Texas hill country.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2100032\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRansom Canyon\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003eby Jodi Thomas\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10946803\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5115570\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Clown in a Cornfield\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltcc4680eca48d01b5/67af6fc04808984285cb8974/clown_in_a_cornfield.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClown in a Cornfield\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Kevin Durand, Will Sasso, and Katie Douglas\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMay 9\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA fading midwestern town in which Frendo the clown, a symbol of bygone success, reemerges as a terrifying scourge.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5115570\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClown in a Cornfield\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Adam Cesare\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5116383\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3845098\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"All Systems Red\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt7d231b77b023f242/67af700c9b557dca3d78357d/all_systems_red.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurderbot\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Alexander Skarsgård, Jennifer Sendaula, and David Dastmalchian\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJune 4\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA security android struggles with emotions and free will while balancing dangerous missions and desire for isolation, evading detection of its self-hacking as it finds its place.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3845098\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Systems Red\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Murderbot Diaries\u003c/em\u003e series by Martha Wells\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3783062\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1543185\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How to Train Your Dragon\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltb460e4341fd4ce38/67b4a878714562ba634cad15/how_to_train_your_dragon.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Train Your Dragon\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, live-action movie starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJune 13\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFollows a young Viking as he aspires to hunt dragons, and how he unexpectedly becomes a friend of a young dragon.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1543185\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow To Train Your Dragon\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Cressida Cowell\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1372643\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/460393\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"I Know What You Did Last Summer\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blte02a3c3c7c4a7691/67b4a8be41391035af4e1713/i_know_what_you_did_last_summer.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Know What You Did Last Summer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Madelyn Cline, and Billy Campbell\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJuly 18\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA group of friends is terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/460393\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Know What You Did Last Summer\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Lois Duncan\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/464676\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3061717\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Bad Guys\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd4fae16fb351e074/67b4a92dab27701bb70b27de/the_bad_guys.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bad Guys 2\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, and Craig Robinson\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAug. 1\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do \"one last job\" by an all-female squad of criminals.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3061717\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bad Guys\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e series by Aaron Blabey\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/118497\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Freaky Friday\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blta962cb49c5f1c84e/67b4a974ab277034070b27e3/freaky_friday.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreakier Friday\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Julia Butters, and Chad Michael Murray\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAug. 8\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eYears after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListen: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/118497\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreaky Friday\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Mary Rodgers\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/504761\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Summer I Turned Pretty\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltcbbef48fc1536e94/67b4a9c00f3d95e5dce081cc/the_summer_i_turned_pretty.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Summer I Turned Pretty,\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Season 3\u003c/strong\u003e, TV series starring Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSummer 2025\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA love triangle between one girl and two brothers. A story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/504761\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Summer I Turned Pretty\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Jenny Han\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7415817\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2504939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Running Man\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2ff12d1762105ca7/67b4aa039bea6d23ba490501/the_running_man.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Running Man\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNov. 7\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe futuristic United States of 2025 when the world has become a dystopia.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2504939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Running Man\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Stephen King\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2517609\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/27967\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Wicked\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt47c188b784e84495/67b4aa5ced968e66f3630086/wicked.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWicked: For Good\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart 2,\u003c/strong\u003e movie starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNov. 21\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFollows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/27967\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Gregory Maguire\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2943031\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/985102\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Forever\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltc2c7ecb48df40b4e/67b4aab09842028620636fcc/forever.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForever\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Xavier Mills, Lovie Simone, and Michael Cooper Jr.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTwo Black high schoolers in Los Angeles navigate first love and intimacy amidst social and parental pressures.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/985102\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eForever\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Judy Blume\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6434774\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1637884\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Prom Queen\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt139e2757e1fe7f32/67b4aafb9842025ba2636fd3/the_prom_queen.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFear Street: Prom Queen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Ariana Greenblatt, Katherine Waterston, and Chris Klein\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA spring night, soft moonlight, five beautiful Prom Queen candidates, dancing couples at the Shadyside High prom—these should be the ingredients for romance. But instead they're a recipe for terror...\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1637884\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Prom Queen\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by R. L. Stine\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7115460\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Verity\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd841f266faa0efc5/67b4ab3207cf0f569cca9cb9/verity.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7115460\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerity\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Colleen Hoover\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10644504\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5696795\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Hunting Wives\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt9bfeae60561d7e06/67b4ab8dd23509e093a2893f/the_hunting_wives.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hunting Wives\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, and Dermot Mulroney\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSophie O'Neil moves to deep East Texas, and she succumbs to socialite Margo's charms. Her life is soon consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5695312\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hunting Wives\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by May Cobb\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5696795\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5273798\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Thursday Murder Club\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt7857c069239fd819/67b4ac1c7c312915c4eeb3e9/the_thursday_murder_club.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Pierce Brosnan, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, and Daniel Mays\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFour irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5273798\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Richard Osman\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5294825\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5678299\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"People We Meet on Vacation\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt0bb60f1403b63a38/67b4ac619842020742636fee/people_we_meet_on_vacation.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople We Meet on Vacation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Lukas Gage, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Tom Blyth\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFollows Alex and Poppy, she wants to explore the world; he prefers to stay home with a book but somehow they are the very best of friends. They live far apart, but every summer, for a decade, they have taken one week of vacation together.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5678299\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople We Meet on Vacation\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Emily Henry\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5677949\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍿 Don’t wait for great movies!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart streaming popular films and TV shows right now on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKanopy\u003c/a\u003e, where tons of options are waiting to take you on a journey—straight from your living room.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⛔ No waiting\u003cbr /\u003e⛔ No ads\u003cbr /\u003e⛔ No subscription fees\u003cbr /\u003e(Thanks to your public library!)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith awards season in full swing, check out Kanopy’s collection of past and current \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/category/11767\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcademy Award winners and nominees\u003c/a\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/en/category/11767\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kanopy Academy Award winners past and present\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt17187ff4b40c23d8/67b4acc57c3129da92eeb3f1/Kanopy_movies.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1527\" style=\"width: 1527;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by region and library.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Descriptions from IMDB.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubscribe\u003c/a\u003e for a weekly email with more trending reads you can borrow from your library.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELATED READ: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-02-22-the-top-books-becoming-movies-tv-series-in-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe top books becoming movies \u0026amp; TV series in 2024\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eSee which stories are hitting the screen—and read them first.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The top books becoming movies \u0026 TV series in 2025","slug":"/2025-02-14-the-top-books-becoming-movies-tv-series-in-2025","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-14-the-top-books-becoming-movies-tv-series-in-2025","createdAt":"2025-02-14T15:36:54.491Z","authorImage":{"title":"Annie_square.png","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt00999a7d04c528a4/633470c4188544355479467c/Annie_square.png"},"authorDescription":"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.","authorBlockTitle":"About the Author","curated_collection_id":"","pageDetails":{"title":"The top books becoming movies \u0026 TV series in 2025","description":"Discover the biggest book-to-screen adaptations coming this year! 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Get ideas for your TBR list with seasonal and trending books along with more on your favorite genres and sub-genres."},{"title":"Featured Post","slug":"featured-post","url":"/blog/search/featured-post/page/1","displayOrder":null,"description":null}],"post":"\u003cp\u003eWe all have that one book. The book that marks the “before times” and the “after times.” The book that left you not quite the same. There can be a lot of power in 250+ pages. More than just entertainment, books can shift our perspective, spark movements, inspire change, and leave a lasting impact.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor me, that book is \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/148046\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Road\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Cormac McCarthy. How could a novel so dark and haunting shine with such hope? I felt so desperately sad for the boy and his father, I’d read until they got to safety and leave them there—often for days, abandoning the book on my nightstand knowing that when I picked it back up, they’d face the inevitable. But despite the bleak, post-apocalyptic world, goodness endures.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe asked readers on social: What are some books that changed you? Whether they hooked you on reading, shaped your worldview, or introduced you to your husband (seriously!), here are 20 life-changing reads as chosen by \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e users.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePop over to Instagram to \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DEurmUXx5zp/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread the rest\u003c/a\u003e and follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/libby.app/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@Libby.App\u003c/a\u003e for more bookish conversation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5243310\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by V. E. Schwab\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt07bc4d2ca51a1cdd/67ae4dd3480898c959cb7eba/the_invisible_life_of_addie_larue.png\" inline=\"true\" height=\"auto\" width=\"413\" style=\"width: 413;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/789876\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by J. K. Rowling\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2dc2faa6812f6dce/67ae4e029b557db71d782b57/Harry_Potter_and_the_Sorcerer_s_Stone.png\" inline=\"true\" height=\"auto\" width=\"414\" style=\"width: 414;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. 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The first book to blow my mind. I was in 4th grade and I've been chasing that high every since.\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltede2062a41430f09/67af57ecd91e1b5925008d04/tuck_everlasting.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"415\" style=\"width: 415;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2926071\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Gail Honeyman\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt878522d03283cafc/67af583ca91adf04c6672c01/eleanor_oliphant_is_completely_fine.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"411\" style=\"width: 411;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. 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src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt1c08c4c0e598c1d5/67af58cfcb5ff111810622a2/solito.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"443\" style=\"width: 443;max-width: 443px;height: auto;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6456370\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkably Bright Creatures\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Shelby Van Pelt\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt457b9d6bdd178d9a/67af59886a26d63202542da8/remarkably_bright_creatures.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"452\" style=\"width: 452;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/989542\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXenogenesis Trilogy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Octavia Butler\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt55f7e17e31efec26/67af59c2d91e1b1b93008d41/xenogenesis.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"467\" style=\"width: 467;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3064620\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey Both Die at the End\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Adam Silvera\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"They Both Die at the End (I wish this book was around when I was a teenager, but I'm so happy it's here for kids today).\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt57a35e5bba1cbb50/67af5a07d3065627d04672e2/they_both_die_at_the_end.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"461\" style=\"width: 461;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/266991\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe the Living\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Ayn Rand\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2246189d0a287af2/67af5a5b2cc2e33df05e0b5c/we_are_the_living.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"464\" style=\"width: 464;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2184718\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween the World and Me\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Ta-Nehisi Coates\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltec2cb668e62aa629/67af5aa8cb5ff17b0b0622c3/between_the_world_and_me.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"460\" style=\"width: 460;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/254245\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNancy Drew \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseries\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Carolyn Keene\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltb5801fb51d395147/67af5b1586ec0748a2ec5800/nancy_drew.png\" 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target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalad\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, which saw outstanding success – now find more excellent recipes in the appropriately named companion cookbook, \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10668036\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore Salad\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"_411C08BF-5F0C-4DFA-B2AE-D7FED42BE2B5_IMG400.jpg\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt7789b442c1fad953/67be56420f0ae108e0ba3bba/_411C08BF-5F0C-4DFA-B2AE-D7FED42BE2B5_IMG400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11100864\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic Salads\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Jessica Prescott\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong \u003e\u003cbr 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(Which you can do right now on Kanopy!)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’m also oddly passionate about why the movie version of \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChildren of Men\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e shouldn’t have made fundamental changes to the \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/468762\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePD James novel\u003c/a\u003e, even though I don’t especially like the book. And boy, do I have a dissertation’s worth of thoughts on why \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/526836\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCall Me by Your Name\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/526836\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebook \u003c/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5726616/?ref_=nm_knf_t_2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emovie\u003c/a\u003e) are both brilliant, but tell entirely different kinds of stories.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut I shall save those discussions for another day. Today I’m looking at a few wonderful books turned into movies you can check out on \u003ca href=\"http://www.kanopy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKanopy\u003c/a\u003e either before or after you read the book in \u003ca href=\"http://www.overdrive.com/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e. (I would never tell you which order you have to do this in. I’m not one of those “read the book first” purists.)\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter than the book\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Forsyte Saga\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt3e222e2fe50f9c59/67bdf464045f585cf7bfa2ca/forsyte.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/784943\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forsyte Saga\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by John Galsworthy\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/71112\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 TV series: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/forsyte-saga-s1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forsyte Saga: Season 1\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI know it’s one of those things you’re never supposed to admit, but sometimes the adaptation is better than the book. The fact I feel this way about \u003cem\u003eThe Forsyte Saga\u003c/em\u003e shouldn’t keep you from checking out John Galsworthy’s series of \u003cem\u003eForsyte \u003c/em\u003enovels, though, as they have been beloved by many. But I find the two TV seasons starring Damian Lewis and Gina McKee sweepingly romantic in a way I did not find the books.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s the turn of the 19th to the 20th century, and the Forsyte family is one of the dominant forces in London real estate and business. When one of their own runs off with the governess to become a starving artist and the most buttoned up of the family marries a penniless pianist, the family is in for generations of tribulations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Hunt for Red October\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt81dd0f1bb6983bac/67bdf4ba0f78ebc531ac8b69/hunt_for_red_october.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/218067\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hunt for Red October\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Tom Clancy\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3461821\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/hunt-red-october\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hunt for Red October\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tom Clancy book is a classic cold war thriller. For readers who want their military fiction full of obsessive detail, Clancy is your man. But if that level of detail can be a bit much for you, the stories still shine through in the film adaptations, none more so than \u003cem\u003eThe Hunt for Red October\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlec Baldwin was the first (and in my opinion, the best) actor to take a stab at Jack Ryan, the Marine turned CIA analyst. Here he has to figure out if a rogue Soviet submarine captain, played deliciously by Sean Connery, is trying to defect, and if so, how he can help. Honestly, every time I watch this movie, I wonder why there can’t be more thrillers this good.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrime\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"And Then There Were None\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt34b7bcd1bb3e3348/67bdf4fd1a2ab5485010e21d/and_then_there_were_none.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/55585\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Agatha Christie\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1383307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 TV mini-series: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/and-then-there-were-none-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one has ever topped Christie when it comes to great mysteries, and I think I’m not alone in saying that none of her other books tops this one. \u003cem\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c/em\u003e is not just one of the most clever locked-room mysteries ever written, it’s a meditation on justice and relative evil.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 TV adaptation magnificently captures Christie’s story of ten strangers brought to Soldier Island for what’s supposed to be a house party, but turns into the individual murder of each of the guests. I particularly like the way the TV adaptation handles the final reveal, a small change that’s perfect for the camera as opposed to the page.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"City of God\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt40ae69dc5d231e6a/67bdf52e6bdc80cc4e690632/city_of_god.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1267890\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCity of God\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Paulo Lins, translated by Alison Entrekin\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"http://kanopy.com/product/city-god-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCity of God\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel and film are inspired by the life of a photojournalist who grew up in the Rio de Janeiro suburb known as the City of God in the 1960s and 1970s. Young Rocket struggles to navigate a safe path through the gangs and drug dealers, while just trying to find a girlfriend and get a career that might take him from the dangers of his neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFernando Meirelles’s stylish film is considered by many a modern classic, and if you’ve never seen it or read the novel, now is the time—there’s a new HBO series, \u003cem\u003eCity of God: The Fight Rages On\u003c/em\u003e, which picks up Rocket’s story later in his life.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue stories\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rabbit-Proof Fence\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt56c9b7f8e77bb4a3/67bdf563d168583037924061/rabbit_proof_fence.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1318743\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFollow the Rabbit-Proof Fence\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Doris Pilkington\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/rabbit-proof-fence-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRabbit-Proof Fence\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProving that truth can be even stranger than fiction, \u003cem\u003eRabbit-Proof Fence\u003c/em\u003e tells the story of three mixed-race girls in Australia in the 1930s and their amazing journey. At the time, the British policy was to remove mixed-race children from Aboriginal villages to raise them in a western manner. But Molly, along with her sister Daisy and their cousin Gracie, decide to run away from their orphanage and return to their village by following the rabbit-proof fence nearly 1,600 miles across the outback. The remarkable story was first recorded in the biography, \u003cem\u003eFollow the Rabbit-Proof Fence\u003c/em\u003e, written by Molly’s daughter.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Black Hawk Down\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt90ea8f67d33999de/67bdf5bb0f0ae1da25ba366e/black_hawk_down.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1267527\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Hawk Down\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Mark Bowden\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/728433\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/black-hawk-down\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Hawk Down\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1993 Battle of Mogadishu is an event I understood very little before reading Mark Bowden’s bestselling book and seeing Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film. Both book and movie closely examine the key members of the U.S. Army involved in the battle, from commander General Garrison down to the Ranger privates. How did their mission to help feed starving people turn into the longest sustained firefight the American military had been involved in since Vietnam? The answers are complex, and the stories moving. And with the extra space a book allows that a movie does not, Bowden also spends a good deal of time with the Somalis and what it was like for them during the fateful battle.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOscars\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this year’s Oscars about to be handed out, I want to finish up with some great books-to-Kanopy choices that were nominated or won Best Adapted Screenplay!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hugo\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt420afcde69c153f0/67bdf5f862af0caf6b8a18ff/hugo.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2360552\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Invention of Hugo Cabret\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Brian Selznick\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/277849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/hugo-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHugo\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe magic of movies and creativity are on splendid display in both Martin Scorsese’s movie and Brian Selznick’s children’s novel. Poor Hugo finds himself orphaned and living in a Paris train station all alone after his uncle goes missing. Without telling anyone, he continues his uncle’s job of maintaining the station’s clocks while also studying the drawings and designs in the journal his father left him. But then Hugo’s life becomes entangled with the old man who owns the station’s toy shop, which leads him to discovering the clockwork magic of an automaton and a nearly forgotten pioneering filmmaker.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A Room with a View\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd571efb957da424e/67bdf630cdb05a5a5b5de835/room_with_a_view.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/784352\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Room with a View\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by E. M. Forster\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/61935\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/room-view-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Room with a View\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Howards End\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt6e1c111df785fcbe/67bdf66de33fcf5534494238/howards_end.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1000\" style=\"width: 1000;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/784627\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowards End\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by E. M. Forster\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/124949\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e🎬 Film: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/howards-end\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowards End\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, we end with the E. M. Forster adaptations made by the brilliant Merchant Ivory filmmaking team that won their screenwriter, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, her two Academy Awards. I’ve always thought these two movies are perfect examples of how to adapt a novel, both capturing the details and the heart of the source material.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Room with a View\u003c/em\u003e is a swooning romance, where young Lucy Honeychurch is set to marry the fussy Cecil. That is until she is swept off her feet by the quirky and passionate George Emerson on a trip to Italy. The cast could not be better—featuring Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, Daniel Day Lewis, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, and Denholm Elliot, to name only a few.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowards End\u003c/em\u003e is just as beautifully written and adapted, but it’s a darker meditation on wealth and class. On one end of the economic spectrum are the Wilcox family, rich industrialists, and at the other, the poor clerk, Leonard Bast, who longs for more. In the middle are the Schlegel sisters, a couple of fanciful intellectuals who are part of the Wilcoxes’ world, but who desire to help men like Leonard. Good intentions, however, might not be enough for any of them to make a difference. Again, the cast is amazing, with Helena Bonham Carter joined by Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, and Emma Thompson giving an Oscar-winning performance.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd those are just a few of the great book adaptations you can read today in \u003ca href=\"http://www.overdrive.com/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e and then watch on \u003ca href=\"http://www.kanopy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKanopy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough, I could certainly keep going.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor instance, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/three-musketeers-part-ii-milady\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enew Musketeers duology\u003c/a\u003e is an incredibly fun retelling of \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/785139\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDumas’s classic\u003c/a\u003e. And I will rewatch the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/north-south\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eminiseries adaptation\u003c/a\u003e of Elizabeth Gaskell’s \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5607332\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorth and South\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e with very little prompting. But I will stop now. Because I have a strong urge to go start \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/product/third-man\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Third Man\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Access to films may vary.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELATED READ: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2023-08-16-how-to-get-started-streaming-films-for-free-with-kanopy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to get started streaming films for free with Kanopy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eFrom true stories to Oscar nominees, we spotlight our favorite stories that jumped from page to screen.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Read \u0026 watch: 9 outstanding book-to-screen adaptations on Libby \u0026 Kanopy","slug":"/2025-02-25-read-watch-9-outstanding-book-to-screen-adaptations-on-libby-kanopy","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-25-read-watch-9-outstanding-book-to-screen-adaptations-on-libby-kanopy","createdAt":"2025-02-25T16:34:31.709Z","authorImage":{"title":"Shelia_blog_1.jpg","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt85fb9b298fa3be66/636e6f4884cd5973e38df320/Shelia_blog_1.jpg"},"authorDescription":"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.","authorBlockTitle":"About the Author","curated_collection_id":"","pageDetails":{"title":"Read \u0026 watch: 9 outstanding book-to-screen adaptations on Libby \u0026 Kanopy","description":"Prefer to watch or need to read? Do both—for free! 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Get the scoop on the hottest new releases and recommendations for underground indie favorites. Get ideas for your TBR list with seasonal and trending books along with more on your favorite genres and sub-genres."},{"title":"Featured Post","slug":"featured-post","url":"/blog/search/featured-post/page/1","displayOrder":null,"description":null}],"post":"\u003ch6\u003e*This post is guest-authored by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c/em\u003e bestselling author Marie Benedict.\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine this. You are a successful graduate of Oxford University with a burgeoning career as a mystery writer. Your series starring the aristocratic, blunt detective Lord Peter Wimsey and his sidekick, Harriet Vane, is starting to take off, and your popularity is nearing that of your good friend, Agatha Christie. Yet you can’t quite let loose and celebrate. Because it’s the 1930s, and you’ve been living a secret life.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you cope? You can’t tell anyone about the scandalous choices you’ve made and the very modern views you hold. No, that would lead to certain social ostracization and the plummeting of book sales, which you rely upon to stay afloat financially and keep your secrets hidden. But the stress of holding tight to your private existence mounts, and you need some way to release the strain.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf “you” are the legendary mystery author Dorothy Sayers, how do you manage this? You sneak the truth into the pages of your mysteries, hidden in plain sight for all to see but none to recognize. Take a gander at four of Dorothy Sayers’ best novels—all focused upon her alter ego character, the detective and mystery writer Harriet Vane—to see if pieces of Dorothy’s own life reveal themselves. I would venture to say that, as readers begin to piece together Harriet’s life, they might just start to unpuzzle Dorothy’s own secret existence.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd if that doesn’t do the trick, then take a peek at \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10768384\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Queens of Crime\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, where all becomes clear. See below for more on this Feb. 2025 release.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDorothy Sayers’ best mystery \u0026amp; detective novels\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006681\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Strong Poison\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt0039aa7e768f13d6/67b74bf371456228114cca3c/strong_poison.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006681\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Poison\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1930)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/142236\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eReaders are first introduced to the mystery writer Harriet Vane, in all places, when she’s in prison. Wrongfully charged with murdering her former live-in lover—the co-habitation itself considered an inexcusable scandal at the time—Harriet is faced with certain conviction when Lord Peter Wimsey appears at the eleventh hour. Soon, he delivers to Harriet more than his detective skills and support; he brings his romantic attention as well. While the real-life Dorothy never faced criminal charges from her own decision to live with a beau, she did suffer from societal judgment and heartbreak for this shocking choice, experiences that play out in the pages of \u003cem\u003eStrong Poison\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Have His Carcase\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltdddce11ae95b91b3/67b74c34d16b4dee973bef97/have_his_carcase.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave His Carcase\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1932)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/306230\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe beachside murder at the core of this locked-room mystery comes to light when Harriet Vane stumbles across a body while on a vacation. Harriet begins an investigation into the seemingly unsolvable murder—made trickier after the body disappears—when Wimsey appears on the scene to assist. The two grow closer as they untangle the complicated murder, and while Harriet does have feelings for Wimsey, she continues to resist his proposals. Here, I cannot help but think that Dorothy projects onto Harriet her own initial ambivalence about committing to her own suitor, Mac Fleming, in the wake of her earlier romantic difficulties, some of them highly secret, and her concerns about relationship equality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006655\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Gaudy Night\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltbd3e962f466c305a/67b74c7907cf0f5394cab9a5/gaudy_night.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006655\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaudy Night\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1936)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/170362\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHarriet takes center stage in this nail-biting mystery set in a fictional version of Dorothy’s own Oxford women’s college. As she returns to campus for a celebration, or “gaudy,” she encounters a series of nefarious letters and dangerous pranks directed at the college’s faculty, who are also the suspects. Wimsey, of course, appears with his insights and his marriage proposals, which Harriet has fended off for years now, despite her very real feelings for the gentleman detective. As she explores whether it is possible to pursue meaningful, purpose-driven work while married—and whether Wimsey would ever try to squelch her independence—\u003cem\u003eGaudy Night\u003c/em\u003e transforms into more than a twisty, compelling tale. It becomes what many consider the first mystery to delve into feminist issues. Dorothy herself acknowledged that \u003cem\u003eGaudy Night\u003c/em\u003e sets out her views on work, life, and love, some of which may have been particularly relevant as her own marriage faced difficulties and her biggest secret threatened to ruin everything.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006646\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Busman's Honeymoon\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt61f9b6efb810295e/67b74cbf9842026ae6638d3e/busman_s_honeymoon.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1006646\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusman's Honeymoon\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1937)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/306224\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhile I am tempted to end with Dorothy’s masterpiece \u003cem\u003eGaudy Night\u003c/em\u003e, curiosity into Harriet and Whimsy’s future—set against a backdrop of very modern questions about the possibility of an equal marriage (Dorothy did, in fact, write the ironically titled “Are Women Human?” about women's role in society)—compels me to highlight \u003cem\u003eBusman’s Honeymoon\u003c/em\u003e as well. When a murder occurs on their (spoiler alert) honeymoon, readers observe the way in which these two clever, self-reliant people come together in marriage and work, holding close their convictions and their mutual respect. I can’t help but think this reflects Dorothy’s view of the ideal marriage, one for she which longed but never quite achieved, with her secret casting a pall.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10768763\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queens of Crime\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (2025)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10768763\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Queens of Crime\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt03d28dde8d8d57db/67b74d25309a92bc9daedbcb/the_queens_of_crime.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300px;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003eLondon, 1930. The five greatest women crime writers have banded together to form a secret society with a single goal: to show they are no longer willing to be treated as second class citizens by their male counterparts in the legendary Detection Club.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLed by the formidable Dorothy L. Sayers, the group includes Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and Baroness Emma Orczy. They call themselves the Queens of Crime. Their plan? Solve an actual murder, that of a young woman found strangled in a park in France who may have connections leading to the highest levels of the British establishment.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMay Daniels, a young English nurse on an excursion to France with her friend, seemed to vanish into thin air as they prepared to board a ferry home. Months later, her body is found in the nearby woods. The murder has all the hallmarks of a locked room mystery for which these authors are famous: how did her killer manage to sneak her body out of a crowded train station without anyone noticing? If, as the police believe, the cause of death is manual strangulation, why is there is an extraordinary amount of blood at the crime scene? What is the meaning of a heartbreaking secret letter seeming to implicate an unnamed paramour?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDetermined to solve the highly publicized murder, the Queens of Crime embark on their own investigation, discovering they’re stronger together. But soon the killer targets Dorothy Sayers herself, threatening to expose a dark secret in her past that she would do anything to keep hidden.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInspired by a true story in Sayers' own life, Benedict brings to life the lengths to which five talented women writers will go to be taken seriously in the male-dominated world of letters as they unpuzzle a mystery torn from the pages of their own novels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10750141\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudiobook\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by library \u0026amp; region.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003e Uncover the hidden truths of the legendary mystery writer in this guest post by bestselling author Marie Benedict.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight","slug":"/2025-02-20-unraveling-dorothy-sayers-the-mystery-writer-who-hid-her-own-secrets-in-plain-sight","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-20-unraveling-dorothy-sayers-the-mystery-writer-who-hid-her-own-secrets-in-plain-sight","createdAt":"2025-02-20T15:29:44.354Z","authorImage":{"title":"Marie Benedict.jpg","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt76d5252b23f23ec0/67b74b4a0f3d95e3fae09e94/Marie_Benedict.jpg"},"authorDescription":"Marie Benedict is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of “The Mitford Affair,” “Her Hidden Genius,” “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie,” “The Only Woman in the Room,” “Lady Clementine,” “Carnegie's Maid,” “The Other Einstein,” and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick “The Personal Librarian” and the Target Book of the Year “The First Ladies.” She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.","authorBlockTitle":"About the Author","curated_collection_id":"","pageDetails":{"title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight","description":"Explore how Sayers wove her own secrets into her detective novels, and get a sneak peek at “The Queens of Crime”—a thrilling new historical mystery coming in Feb. 2025.","pageIcon":{"url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt56f427caf2fb6ce1/62dfd4055c954177895ab0cc/LibbycircleIcon.png","title":"LibbycircleIcon.png"},"seo":{"appleItunesApp":"app-id=1076402606","googlePlayApp":"app-id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby","googleSiteVerification":"g5YJLUtGH91VMKt2-hpyBEr8gQ6_bzH36GoIAvpmreg","openGraph":{"title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight ","image":{"title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers_social.png","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd3c45f193d991406/67b74a216044a1ff52f7dd95/Unraveling_Dorothy_Sayers_social.png"},"description":"Explore how Sayers wove her own secrets into her detective novels, and get a sneak peek at “The Queens of Crime”—a thrilling new historical mystery coming in Feb. 2025.","siteName":"Libby Life blog","type":"article","url":"https://www.libbylife.com/2025-02-20-unraveling-dorothy-sayers-the-mystery-writer-who-hid-her-own-secrets-in-plain-sight"},"twitter":{"card":"summary_large_image","description":"Explore how Sayers wove her own secrets into her detective novels, and get a sneak peek at “The Queens of Crime”—a thrilling new historical mystery coming in Feb. 2025.","title":"Unraveling Dorothy Sayers: The mystery writer who hid her own secrets in plain sight ","site":"@Libbyapp","googleplay":{"app_id":"com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby","name":"com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby"},"iphone":{"app_id":"1076402606","name":"com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby"},"ipad":{"app_id":"1076402606","name":"com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby"}}}}},{"bannerImage":{"title":"Library Lovers Month.png","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt6441d1c5fc2c95d2/67b64eb47145620f954cc0ba/Library_Lovers_Month.png","description":"Person making a heart with their hands"},"categories":[{"title":"Library Love","slug":"library-love","url":"/blog/search/library-love/page/1","displayOrder":8,"description":"Everyone has big love for the library. Read stories about local libraries making an impact on their communities and the readers they serve. You can even nominate your library or librarian to be featured in an upcoming post!"},{"title":"Featured Post","slug":"featured-post","url":"/blog/search/featured-post/page/1","displayOrder":null,"description":null}],"post":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s 2024.\u003c/strong\u003e My 3-year-old politely requests a book about how monsters are made at the library’s help desk. The librarian leads us to a copy of \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4842564\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, which he decides is just scary enough without being \u003cem\u003etoo \u003c/em\u003escary. It’s his favorite bedtime book for two straight weeks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s 2011. \u003c/strong\u003eThe breeze is brisk, the leaves are crackling underfoot, and I begin my uphill walk with a gaggle of other teenagers to the square after school lets out. I secretly hope that they will all want to split off once we get uptown and then I can settle into my special window nook at the library and read \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/37561\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEragon\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in relative peace.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s 2005.\u003c/strong\u003e I’m tucked amongst the stacks of Pinnacle Academy’s school library, alternating between \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/785251\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite Fang\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2138776\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Babysitter’s Club\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, relishing in the quiet solitude. I spend so much time there that our school librarian creates a special award to give me at the end of the year. Years later, I don’t know where the award went, but the books she gave me as a parting gift are still on my shelf.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs much as my life has changed in the last two decades, one thing is for certain—I love the library. I love what they do for communities, and the community they create. I love that the library is somewhere I can go without being expected to buy anything. I love the sanctuary that it provides for so many people. Libraries are more than just book repositories: they’re community centers, technology hubs, and lifelong learning spaces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd now, for Library Lovers’ Month, I get to share some of the best ways that you can give your local library a little love back for all they do for us!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Get a library card.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/3o85xpxuULZ1Svqizu\" width=\"480\" height=\"269\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you managed to stumble across the \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibby Life\u003c/em\u003e blog\u003c/a\u003e but don’t have a library card, then welcome! This is a great first step.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany libraries give you the option to \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2023-02-22-how-to-get-a-library-card-on-the-libby-app-or-from-your-local-branch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esign up for a card online\u003c/a\u003e, but there’s always the old-fashioned way of signing up in-person (which I highly recommend—there’s nothing quite like getting to sign your name on a new card and bring it home).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncourage friends or family to sign up for their own card as well! Positive peer pressure works wonders.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Tackle your TBR.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/us8FXd0EtOXXa\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eI tend to collect books in dozens of comforting piles around my house. But these days, I’m always on-the-go with work and kids, so the only way that I get any reading done is on \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive me \u003ca href=\"https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6046.htm?Highlight=night%20mode\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eebooks on the lowest brightness\u003c/a\u003e as I rock my youngest to sleep in the middle of the night, or give me audiobooks on my way to work, while I fold laundry, or make dinner.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for recommendations, we recently announced the \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2025-01-29-announcing-the-finalists-for-the-2025-libby-book-awards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efinalists of the Libby Book Awards\u003c/a\u003e, highlighting the best books from 2024. Now’s the time to start jumping onto those waitlists! The crème de la crème will be announced March 5th, so many sure you’re \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/libby.app/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efollowing us on social\u003c/a\u003e to keep up to date.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Borrow more than you think.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/ZAwUU1MugxPeJGHYi7\" width=\"480\" height=\"343\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that there’s more to borrow at most libraries than just books and audiobooks? Besides being able to stream movies and TV for free through \u003ca href=\"http://www.kanopy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKanopy\u003c/a\u003e, some libraries offer zoo passes, power washers, musical instruments, sewing machines—the \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-07-25-75-surprising-things-you-can-borrow-from-the-library\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elist of surprising things to borrow\u003c/a\u003e goes on and on!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.checkoutyourlibrary.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out your library\u003c/a\u003e and explore all it has to offer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Attend events for all ages.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/YMGnCZyNvfQ8b6CnZc\" width=\"480\" height=\"326\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust at my local branch, they offer homework help sessions, history presentations, tech workshops, sewing classes, story time, yoga (for kids and adults!), arts and crafts, seed starting programs, and so much more.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey’re always coming up with something new and have always been receptive to suggestions if you have any.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Explore as a family.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/l3V0sPWZkfOzP2jJe\" width=\"480\" height=\"271\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eListen, I have two boys, aged four and one(ish). For those that don’t know, one of the struggles of modern parenting is finding somewhere, \u003cem\u003eanywhere \u003c/em\u003ethat you can bring your kids (that doesn’t involve dropping $20+ or being looked at funny when they get overly excited).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy oldest loves the computer games (as did I—\u003cem\u003ePajama Sam\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFreddi Fish\u003c/em\u003e were my JAM), and that there are endless books about bugs and dinosaurs for him to borrow. It’s one of our favorite Saturday family activities!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Host a \"Library Crawl.\"\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/k9nostndMP8nwTxK5U\" width=\"480\" height=\"463\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s with a group of bookish friends or a pod of parents and their kids, go out and visit multiple libraries in your region! It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the different resources that each library puts together.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Organize a book drive.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/3oxRmoTueKDmUguzL2\" width=\"480\" height=\"322\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork with a local group to donate gently used books to the library. A great way to clean out your shelves and stock up theirs!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Spread the word.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/Bjh1nWaDCeAobju1nl\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcited about the book you just borrowed? Did you have an amazing time at the last program you attended?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare it with your library on social media! If they have social channels, engaging with their content only helps to spread the word about what a fabulous resource they are.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Donate or volunteer.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/jvl9yA1ws9qyzXn2Nd\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in a place financially that you can donate money or purchase from library used-books sales or giftshops, please do. Most libraries rely on additional funding outside of what they’re allotted from local and state taxes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your first response to that was “Donate money? In THIS economy?”, don’t worry about it. You can also donate books, technology, or materials that the library can use or resell.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonating your time assisting with shelving books, helping at events, or volunteering with tutoring programs are other valuable ways to contribute.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. Show up for your library at the polls.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://giphy.com/embed/Xr95RQXw2JLrGIg8Sw\" width=\"480\" height=\"473\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eStay on top of your local elections and pay attention when a new library-oriented tax levy hits the ballot. Contact your local officials to advocate for library funding. Share your stories about your library’s value with other community members.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike with so many relationships, one of the best things that you can do for your local library is show up! Whether that means heading to your local branch for a program or borrowing an ebook, audiobook, magazine, or comic through the \u003ca href=\"http://www.overdrive.com/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby app\u003c/a\u003e, every interaction helps your library learn more about what their community wants and needs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLibraries are magical places where many people seek refuge, information, and community, but they’re not immune to hardship. As the backbone of our educational system, the importance of keeping that foundation strong is immeasurable. They depend on us just as much as we depend on them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy Library Lovers’ Month! ❤️\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eGive your library a little love this month. 💝\u003c/p\u003e","title":"10 ways to celebrate Library Lovers’ Month \u0026 support your local branch","slug":"/2025-02-19-10-ways-to-celebrate-library-lovers-month-support-your-local-branch","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-19-10-ways-to-celebrate-library-lovers-month-support-your-local-branch","createdAt":"2025-02-19T21:35:52.025Z","authorImage":{"title":"Gabi_headshot.jpg","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt04f555d5928f5b39/649dcbf07e68bb8e82abd855/Gabi_headshot.jpg"},"authorDescription":"Gabriela Mendicino is a lifelong reader, houseplant addict, and literal tree-hugger. 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Get the scoop on the hottest new releases and recommendations for underground indie favorites. Get ideas for your TBR list with seasonal and trending books along with more on your favorite genres and sub-genres."},{"title":"Trends","slug":"trends","url":"/blog/search/trends/page/1","displayOrder":2,"description":"From political issues and the pandemic to TikTok and technology, there are many outside factors that influence what and how readers read. Explore the impact of what’s happening in society on the books we consume."}],"post":"\u003cp\u003eThe last constellation in the zodiac, Pisces soak up all of the wisdom and energy from the other signs to create the most compassionate, empathetic, and intuitive folks in the bunch. Gracious and kind, these natural dreamers tend to lose themselves in their own inner worlds. Born between Feb. 19 - March 20, Pisces is symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing their dual nature—one side tethered to reality, the other drifting in a dreamlike state.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWearing their heart on their sleeve, Pisces are in touch with their own deep emotions and won’t mind reading about others’ big feelings as well. They’re highly creative with active imaginations, making novels with magical realism their cup of tea. With a childlike spirit, they can be quite sensitive, so while they love a moving story, anything too harsh or cynical may hit them harder than expected. These ethereal fish are romantic—often excessively so—and will be drawn to a book with tender, heartfelt themes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind a book horoscope below for Pisces, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e to stay up to date on predictions for next month’s star sign.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3631140\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Pisces\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt9161877871cf9de1/67b49e86309a920d57aebdcb/the_pisces.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3631140\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pisces\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Melissa Broder\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3390623\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOf course this book had to be first on the list. 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He finally shares his story in a groundbreaking and inspiring memoir about love, family, fame—and stepping into who we truly are with strength, joy, and connection.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-03-07-and-the-award-goes-to-the-winners-of-the-first-libby-book-awards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWinner of the 2024 Libby Book Awards - Best Memoir \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/52936\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt242181b39ef8ec87/67b49f93fd5f93653efcc3ac/The_Curious_Incident_of_the_Dog_in_the_Night-Time.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/52936\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Mark Haddon\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1943662\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe emotionally-intelligent Pisces will love this book about learning to connect with others despite differences.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA modern classic about a boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of a neighbor’s dog and discovers unexpected truths about himself and the world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9675007\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Into the Uncut Grass\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltac72bb60fd9fdb18/67b49fd37c31291fb4eeb30a/into_the_uncut_grass.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9675007\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInto the Uncut Grass\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Trevor Noah\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10012343\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe childlike Pisces will connect with this whimsical story.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFrom the author of \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2726272\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn a Crime\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e comes a gorgeously illustrated fable about a young child’s journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of sharing, connection, and finding peace with the people we love.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10114905\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Slow Dance\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltbbeca320df4b5925/67b4a00b36d05761f7d7cbc8/slow_dance.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10114905\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Dance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Rainbow Rowell\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10130433\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRomance? Check. Emotional vulnerability? Check. Identity exploration? Check. Everything a Pisces needs!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA heartfelt story about a woman returning to her past, confronting the life she's built, and reconnecting with the one person who might still understand her—her childhood friend, Cary—forcing her to reckon with the paths not taken and the person she's become.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9598742\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Death Valley\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltc3b2e456152d753b/67b4a03d5184a0d661c98901/death_valley.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9598742\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeath Valley\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Melissa Broder\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9580482\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnother novel by Melissa Broder, this book taps into the escapism and mystical fantasies that deeply resonate with a Pisces.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA woman seeking solace in the California desert unexpectedly embarks on a surreal, transformative journey after discovering a mystical cactus, leading her to confront her grief, loneliness, and the unexpected paths to healing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10497825\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Story Collector\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt48062c9428dbb19f/67b4a0708f17e49447c9ea6c/the_story_collector.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10497825\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Collector\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Evie Woods\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10487437\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA dreamy, surreal novel about two women, separated by a century, who uncover dark secrets and the magical folklore of Ireland, as the past and present intertwine in a tale of love, loss, and the mysterious power of kindness.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3962450\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Summer Bird Blue\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt01bc145e87903788/67b4a0a29e98d9f475be9d10/summer_bird_blue.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3962450\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Bird Blue\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Akemi Dawn Bowman\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4280391\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis star sign loves finding beauty in life’s most challenging moments.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA stunning novel about a mixed-race teen who struggles to find her way back to her love of music in the wake of her sister’s death, from the author of \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3249642\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStarfish\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by library \u0026amp; region.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELATED READS:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan. 20 - Feb. 18 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2025-01-14-books-for-aquarius-our-picks-for-the-innovative-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAQUARIUS: Our picks for the innovative readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDec. 22 - Jan. 19 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-12-16-books-for-capricorn-our-picks-for-the-ambitious-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCAPRICORN: Our picks for the ambitious readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNov. 22 - Dec. 21 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-11-20-books-for-sagittarius-our-picks-for-the-curious-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAGITTARIUS: Our picks for the curious readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOct. 24 - Nov 21 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-10-22-books-for-scorpio-our-picks-for-the-passionate-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSCORPIO: Our picks for the passionate readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSept. 23 - Oct. 23 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-09-19-books-for-libra-our-picks-for-the-balanced-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLIBRA: Our picks for the balanced readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAug. 23 - Sept. 22 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-08-21-books-for-virgo-our-picks-for-the-practical-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVIRGO: Our picks for the practical readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJuly 23 - Aug. 22 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-07-18-books-for-leo-our-picks-for-the-confident-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLEO: Our picks for the confident readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJune 22 - July 22 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-06-19-books-for-cancer-our-picks-for-the-loyal-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCANCER: Our picks for the loyal readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMay 21 - June 21 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-05-16-books-for-gemini-our-picks-for-the-social-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGEMINI: Our picks for the social readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eApr. 20 - May 20 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-04-19-books-for-taurus-our-picks-for-the-sensual-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTAURUS: Our picks for the sensual readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMar. 21 - Apr. 19 | \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-03-25-books-for-aries-our-picks-for-the-adventurous-readers-of-the-zodiac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eARIES: Our picks for the adventurous readers of the zodiac\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eExplore books for these creative and imaginative spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Books for Pisces: Our picks for the compassionate readers of the zodiac","slug":"/2025-02-18-books-for-pisces-our-picks-for-the-compassionate-readers-of-the-zodiac","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-18-books-for-pisces-our-picks-for-the-compassionate-readers-of-the-zodiac","createdAt":"2025-02-18T14:44:43.138Z","authorImage":{"title":"Annie_square.png","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt00999a7d04c528a4/633470c4188544355479467c/Annie_square.png"},"authorDescription":"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. 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Explore the impact of what’s happening in society on the books we consume."},{"title":"Recommended Reads","slug":"recommended-reads","url":"/blog/search/recommended-reads/page/1","displayOrder":1,"description":"It’s all about the BOOKS here. Get the scoop on the hottest new releases and recommendations for underground indie favorites. Get ideas for your TBR list with seasonal and trending books along with more on your favorite genres and sub-genres."},{"title":"Featured Post","slug":"featured-post","url":"/blog/search/featured-post/page/1","displayOrder":null,"description":null}],"post":"\u003cp\u003eMy absolute favorite thing to call out during movie previews or when scrolling through streaming options?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“That was a book first.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt feels like more and more of Hollywood’s new films and TV shows started out in hardcover. And 2025 is shaping up to be no exception, with lots to look forward to (\u003cem\u003eDog Man\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBridget Jones\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Summer I Turned Pretty\u003c/em\u003e, and more) that first gained a devoted fanbase through their beloved books. A built-in audience combined with franchise potential make books the perfect testing ground for the big screen. Plus, longer book series can easily be adapted into multiple seasons or sequels for movies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere’s a peek at 30+ highly anticipated book-to-screen adaptations coming your way in 2025. Read them on \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e first because the book is always better.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All release dates are estimates based on current information and are subject to change.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1343894\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Missing You\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt46df8f19499049d3/67af63eb9b557d5e377834c5/missing_you.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissing You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Rosalind Eleazar, Ashley Walters, and Richard Armitage\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 1\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDetective Kat Donovan's world unravels when she finds her estranged fiancé on a dating app, leading her to reopen her father's unsolved murder.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1343894\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMissing You\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Harlan Coben\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3835947\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2960849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dog Man\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt1c3267127b2596cb/67af666a667a4885281a4c4a/dog_man.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog Man\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, and Lil Rel Howery\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 31\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2960849\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDog Man\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Dav Pilkey\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3027857\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Wish You Were Here\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blte03a43f9c0cbc1f9/67af669ec9c10619304381d4/wish_you_were_here.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, and Gabby Kono-Abdy\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 17\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA woman searching for a spark finds a whirlwind night of romance with a man only to discover he is terminally ill and commits to helping him spend his last days living life to the fullest.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3027857\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Renée Carlino\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4897137\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1290463\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rule: A Marked Men Novel\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blte57eb61c3e988e32/67af66e9d5c33ddfb0f0c8dd/rule.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked Men: Rule + Shaw\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Alexander Ludwig, Chase Stokes, and Natalie Alyn Lind\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 22\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eShaw has loved Rule since she saw him, but Rule doesn't see her as a suitable match, but a night of drinking and secrets leads them to question if they can be together without ruining their relationship... or each other.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1290463\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule: A Marked Men Novel\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Jay Crownover\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1422721\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3939985\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Night Agent\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt567ac7b016178f11/67af67989b557d0297783504/the_night_agent.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Agent\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSeason 2 \u003c/strong\u003estarring Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, and Fola Evans-Akingbola\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJan. 23\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLow-level FBI agent Peter Sutherland works in the basement of the White House manning a phone that never rings—until the night it does, propelling him into a conspiracy that leads all the way to the Oval Office.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3939985\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Night Agent\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Matthew Quick\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3984017\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9788864\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"My Fault\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blta4b7d4c3721c41db/67af6c17baca2a84605ea226/my_fault.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Fault: London\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Jason Flemyng, George Robinson, and Asha Banks\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 13\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAn 18-year-old girl moves from America to London with her mother and wealthy stepfather. She meets her stepbrother, and an attraction brews despite their efforts. Unaware, her estranged father tracks her down after release from prison.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9788864\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Fault\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Mercedes Ron\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9821322\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1306232\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt87bbf8fea86a8a24/67af6cebc1595442fb515810/mad_about_the_boy.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Leo Woodall, Renée Zellweger, and Hugh Grant\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 14\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe—just maybe—her son's science teacher.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1306232\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMad About the Boy\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Helen Fielding\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1229377\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/33590\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Persuader\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt1beb051e035f12e7/67af6d4b0f97a21a6234003a/persuader.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReacher\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, Season 3\u003c/strong\u003e, TV series starring Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, and Malcolm Goodwin\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 20\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eItinerant former military policeman Jack Reacher solves crimes and metes out his own brand of street justice.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/33590\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersuader\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Lee Child\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6008277\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1764821\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Unbreakable Boy\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt682a544802e188e1/67af6d842cc2e3e0215e0c94/the_unbreakable_boy.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Unbreakable Boy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy, and Jacob Laval\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 21\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA young boy has both a rare brittle-bone disease and autism. But what makes him truly unique is his joyous, funny, life-affirming world view that transforms and unites everyone around him.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1764821\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, A Son’s Courage, And A Story Of Unconditional Love\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Scott Michael LeRette\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6767482\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2504919\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Skeleton Crew\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt0662e56ba7b5310a/67af6dc60f97a2b446340047/skeleton_crew.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Monkey\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Theo James, Elijah Wood, and Osgood Perkins\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFeb. 21\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2504919\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkeleton Crew\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Stephen King\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2581139\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6211568\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mickey7\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2d4e30ca1d6e2537/67af6e12d30656023646746c/mickey7.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMickey 17\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, and Michael Monroe\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMarch 7\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMickey 17, known as an \"expendable,\" goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6211568\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMickey7\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Edward Ashton\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6241654\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4680934\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Long Bright River\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt52fe49fb3f077893/67af6e5fa40f66b879b33651/long_bright_river.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Bright River\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Amanda Seyfried, Callum Vinson, and Nicholas Pinnock\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMarch 13\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA Philadelphia police officer searches for her sister, an addict who has gone missing.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4680934\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong Bright River\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Liz Moore\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4681636\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3962675\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Electric State\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt23199afe1a266722/67af6ea0d30656c3dd467483/the_electric_state.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Electric State\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, and Woody Harrelson\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMarch 14\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAn orphaned teenager traverses the American West with a sweet, but mysterious robot, and an eccentric drifter in search of her younger brother.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3962675\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Electric State\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Simon Stålenhag\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10556004\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5548164\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Snow White\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd1280884f615a680/67af6ee60f97a2860634006a/snow_white.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow White\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, and Andrew Burnap\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMarch 21\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLive-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney classic.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5548164\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by the Brothers Grimm\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10649213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Amateur\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltf9629646c48723ea/67af6f19a40f6628a5b33664/the_amateur.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Amateur\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Julianne Nicholson, Rachel Brosnahan, and Jon Bernthal\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eApril 11\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA CIA cryptographer manages to blackmail his agency into training him to let him go after a group of terrorists who killed his wife.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10649213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Amateur\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Robert Littell\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/136587\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2100032\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ransom Canyon\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltb6b4b55d2d825592/67af6f70d5c33da3b1f0c966/ransom_canyon.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRansom Canyon\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Minka Kelly, Josh Duhamel, and Lizzy Greene\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eApril 17\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA romance-fueled family drama and contemporary western saga that charts the intersecting lives and loves of three ranching families set against the sweeping tundras and rolling rivers of Texas hill country.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2100032\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRansom Canyon\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003eby Jodi Thomas\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10946803\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5115570\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Clown in a Cornfield\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltcc4680eca48d01b5/67af6fc04808984285cb8974/clown_in_a_cornfield.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClown in a Cornfield\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Kevin Durand, Will Sasso, and Katie Douglas\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMay 9\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA fading midwestern town in which Frendo the clown, a symbol of bygone success, reemerges as a terrifying scourge.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5115570\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClown in a Cornfield\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Adam Cesare\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5116383\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3845098\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"All Systems Red\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt7d231b77b023f242/67af700c9b557dca3d78357d/all_systems_red.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurderbot\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Alexander Skarsgård, Jennifer Sendaula, and David Dastmalchian\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJune 4\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA security android struggles with emotions and free will while balancing dangerous missions and desire for isolation, evading detection of its self-hacking as it finds its place.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3845098\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Systems Red\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Murderbot Diaries\u003c/em\u003e series by Martha Wells\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3783062\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1543185\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How to Train Your Dragon\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltb460e4341fd4ce38/67b4a878714562ba634cad15/how_to_train_your_dragon.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Train Your Dragon\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, live-action movie starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJune 13\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFollows a young Viking as he aspires to hunt dragons, and how he unexpectedly becomes a friend of a young dragon.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1543185\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow To Train Your Dragon\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Cressida Cowell\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1372643\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/460393\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"I Know What You Did Last Summer\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blte02a3c3c7c4a7691/67b4a8be41391035af4e1713/i_know_what_you_did_last_summer.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Know What You Did Last Summer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Madelyn Cline, and Billy Campbell\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJuly 18\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA group of friends is terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/460393\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Know What You Did Last Summer\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Lois Duncan\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/464676\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3061717\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Bad Guys\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd4fae16fb351e074/67b4a92dab27701bb70b27de/the_bad_guys.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bad Guys 2\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, and Craig Robinson\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAug. 1\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do \"one last job\" by an all-female squad of criminals.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3061717\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bad Guys\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e series by Aaron Blabey\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/118497\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Freaky Friday\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blta962cb49c5f1c84e/67b4a974ab277034070b27e3/freaky_friday.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreakier Friday\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Julia Butters, and Chad Michael Murray\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAug. 8\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eYears after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListen: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/118497\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreaky Friday\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Mary Rodgers\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/504761\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Summer I Turned Pretty\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltcbbef48fc1536e94/67b4a9c00f3d95e5dce081cc/the_summer_i_turned_pretty.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Summer I Turned Pretty,\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Season 3\u003c/strong\u003e, TV series starring Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSummer 2025\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA love triangle between one girl and two brothers. A story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/504761\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Summer I Turned Pretty\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Jenny Han\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7415817\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2504939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Running Man\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2ff12d1762105ca7/67b4aa039bea6d23ba490501/the_running_man.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Running Man\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNov. 7\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe futuristic United States of 2025 when the world has become a dystopia.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2504939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Running Man\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Stephen King\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2517609\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/27967\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Wicked\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt47c188b784e84495/67b4aa5ced968e66f3630086/wicked.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWicked: For Good\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart 2,\u003c/strong\u003e movie starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNov. 21\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFollows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/27967\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Gregory Maguire\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2943031\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/985102\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Forever\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltc2c7ecb48df40b4e/67b4aab09842028620636fcc/forever.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForever\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Xavier Mills, Lovie Simone, and Michael Cooper Jr.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTwo Black high schoolers in Los Angeles navigate first love and intimacy amidst social and parental pressures.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/985102\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eForever\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Judy Blume\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6434774\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1637884\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Prom Queen\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt139e2757e1fe7f32/67b4aafb9842025ba2636fd3/the_prom_queen.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFear Street: Prom Queen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Ariana Greenblatt, Katherine Waterston, and Chris Klein\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA spring night, soft moonlight, five beautiful Prom Queen candidates, dancing couples at the Shadyside High prom—these should be the ingredients for romance. But instead they're a recipe for terror...\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1637884\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Prom Queen\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by R. L. Stine\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7115460\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Verity\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd841f266faa0efc5/67b4ab3207cf0f569cca9cb9/verity.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7115460\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerity\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Colleen Hoover\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10644504\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5696795\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Hunting Wives\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt9bfeae60561d7e06/67b4ab8dd23509e093a2893f/the_hunting_wives.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hunting Wives\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, TV series starring Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, and Dermot Mulroney\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSophie O'Neil moves to deep East Texas, and she succumbs to socialite Margo's charms. Her life is soon consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5695312\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hunting Wives\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by May Cobb\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5696795\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5273798\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Thursday Murder Club\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt7857c069239fd819/67b4ac1c7c312915c4eeb3e9/the_thursday_murder_club.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Pierce Brosnan, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, and Daniel Mays\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFour irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5273798\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Richard Osman\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5294825\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5678299\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"People We Meet on Vacation\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt0bb60f1403b63a38/67b4ac619842020742636fee/people_we_meet_on_vacation.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople We Meet on Vacation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, movie starring Lukas Gage, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Tom Blyth\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRelease date TBD\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFollows Alex and Poppy, she wants to explore the world; he prefers to stay home with a book but somehow they are the very best of friends. They live far apart, but every summer, for a decade, they have taken one week of vacation together.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5678299\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople We Meet on Vacation\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Emily Henry\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5677949\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍿 Don’t wait for great movies!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart streaming popular films and TV shows right now on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKanopy\u003c/a\u003e, where tons of options are waiting to take you on a journey—straight from your living room.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⛔ No waiting\u003cbr /\u003e⛔ No ads\u003cbr /\u003e⛔ No subscription fees\u003cbr /\u003e(Thanks to your public library!)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith awards season in full swing, check out Kanopy’s collection of past and current \u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/category/11767\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcademy Award winners and nominees\u003c/a\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/en/category/11767\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kanopy Academy Award winners past and present\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt17187ff4b40c23d8/67b4acc57c3129da92eeb3f1/Kanopy_movies.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"1527\" style=\"width: 1527;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by region and library.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Descriptions from IMDB.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubscribe\u003c/a\u003e for a weekly email with more trending reads you can borrow from your library.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELATED READ: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-02-22-the-top-books-becoming-movies-tv-series-in-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe top books becoming movies \u0026amp; TV series in 2024\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eSee which stories are hitting the screen—and read them first.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The top books becoming movies \u0026 TV series in 2025","slug":"/2025-02-14-the-top-books-becoming-movies-tv-series-in-2025","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-14-the-top-books-becoming-movies-tv-series-in-2025","createdAt":"2025-02-14T15:36:54.491Z","authorImage":{"title":"Annie_square.png","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt00999a7d04c528a4/633470c4188544355479467c/Annie_square.png"},"authorDescription":"Annie Suhy is the editor of Libby Life. 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Get ideas for your TBR list with seasonal and trending books along with more on your favorite genres and sub-genres."},{"title":"Featured Post","slug":"featured-post","url":"/blog/search/featured-post/page/1","displayOrder":null,"description":null}],"post":"\u003cp\u003eWe all have that one book. The book that marks the “before times” and the “after times.” The book that left you not quite the same. There can be a lot of power in 250+ pages. More than just entertainment, books can shift our perspective, spark movements, inspire change, and leave a lasting impact.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor me, that book is \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/148046\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Road\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Cormac McCarthy. How could a novel so dark and haunting shine with such hope? I felt so desperately sad for the boy and his father, I’d read until they got to safety and leave them there—often for days, abandoning the book on my nightstand knowing that when I picked it back up, they’d face the inevitable. But despite the bleak, post-apocalyptic world, goodness endures.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe asked readers on social: What are some books that changed you? 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Schwab\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt07bc4d2ca51a1cdd/67ae4dd3480898c959cb7eba/the_invisible_life_of_addie_larue.png\" inline=\"true\" height=\"auto\" width=\"413\" style=\"width: 413;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/789876\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by J. K. Rowling\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2dc2faa6812f6dce/67ae4e029b557db71d782b57/Harry_Potter_and_the_Sorcerer_s_Stone.png\" inline=\"true\" height=\"auto\" width=\"414\" style=\"width: 414;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltee65fda41f1ef74a/67af56920607f928734c1850/legends_and_lattes.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"414\" style=\"width: 414;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1050015\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlie and the Chocolate Factory\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Roald Dahl\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltbeaec75bdb025199/67af575ec9c106c9da4380f3/charlie_and_the_chocolate_factory.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"412\" style=\"width: 412;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/266971\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Shrugged\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Ayn Rand\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltb9d1f229297f8cc9/67af57990f97a2078c33fef0/atlas_shrugged.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"413\" style=\"width: 413;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1394810\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuck Everlasting\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Natalie Babbitt\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tuck Everlasting. The first book to blow my mind. I was in 4th grade and I've been chasing that high every since.\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltede2062a41430f09/67af57ecd91e1b5925008d04/tuck_everlasting.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"415\" style=\"width: 415;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2926071\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Gail Honeyman\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt878522d03283cafc/67af583ca91adf04c6672c01/eleanor_oliphant_is_completely_fine.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"411\" style=\"width: 411;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. 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src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt1c08c4c0e598c1d5/67af58cfcb5ff111810622a2/solito.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"443\" style=\"width: 443;max-width: 443px;height: auto;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6456370\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkably Bright Creatures\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Shelby Van Pelt\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt457b9d6bdd178d9a/67af59886a26d63202542da8/remarkably_bright_creatures.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"452\" style=\"width: 452;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/989542\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXenogenesis Trilogy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Octavia Butler\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt55f7e17e31efec26/67af59c2d91e1b1b93008d41/xenogenesis.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"467\" style=\"width: 467;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3064620\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey Both Die at the End\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Adam Silvera\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"They Both Die at the End (I wish this book was around when I was a teenager, but I'm so happy it's here for kids today).\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt57a35e5bba1cbb50/67af5a07d3065627d04672e2/they_both_die_at_the_end.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"461\" style=\"width: 461;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/266991\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe the Living\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Ayn Rand\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2246189d0a287af2/67af5a5b2cc2e33df05e0b5c/we_are_the_living.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"464\" style=\"width: 464;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2184718\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween the World and Me\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Ta-Nehisi Coates\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltec2cb668e62aa629/67af5aa8cb5ff17b0b0622c3/between_the_world_and_me.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"460\" style=\"width: 460;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/254245\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNancy Drew \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseries\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Carolyn Keene\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltb5801fb51d395147/67af5b1586ec0748a2ec5800/nancy_drew.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"543\" style=\"width: 543;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4501374\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Fun We Ever Had\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Claire Lombardo\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt085fc464976bc924/67af5bb3d1508719fe528278/the_most_fun_we_ever_had.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"407\" style=\"width: 407;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/584911\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dresden Files\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e series\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Jim Butcher\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt971a731bc344458a/67af5c3fd5c33d8195f0c82b/the_dresden_files.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"411\" style=\"width: 411;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5257052\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaste\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Isabel Wilkerson\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Caste by Isabel Wilkerson @isabelwilkerson completely shifted by world view.\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt1a121a7fcb360b19/67af5c709b557defd7783415/caste.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"410\" style=\"width: 410;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/512526\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet the Right One In\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by John Ajvide Lindqvist\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"As @madiantin said, there was a definite before and after: Let The Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist. I stayed up all night reading it in my 4th year of college (the first time I had done that since I was a tween/teen with the HP books) and was like \" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt0b3afd6789ec3761/67af5ca5cb5ff1f7b50622e2/let_the_right_one_in.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"405\" style=\"width: 405;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10480259\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Dagger Brotherhood\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e series\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by J. R. Ward\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt14254699ef318f26/67af5d64890f91708251d499/black_dagger_brotherhood.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"407\" style=\"width: 407;\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e➡️ Discover your next life-changing read on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby app\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by library \u0026amp; region.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELATED READ:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2024-03-15-45-of-the-best-literary-quotes-from-our-favorite-books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e45 of the best literary quotes from our favorite books\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eWe all have that ONE read that changed us forever.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"20+ books that changed our lives, according to readers","slug":"/2025-02-13-20-books-that-changed-our-lives-according-to-readers","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-13-20-books-that-changed-our-lives-according-to-readers","createdAt":"2025-02-13T19:49:21.589Z","authorImage":{"title":"Annie_square.png","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt00999a7d04c528a4/633470c4188544355479467c/Annie_square.png"},"authorDescription":"Annie Suhy is the editor of Libby Life. 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Get ideas for your TBR list with seasonal and trending books along with more on your favorite genres and sub-genres."}],"post":"\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Puerto Rico, my abuela and I would spend countless afternoons watching telenovelas together. The passion and drama on the screen were always so captivating. To this day, those memories of arriving home from school and sitting on the couch with my abuela watching telenovelas are some of my most cherished.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a selection of romance novels on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby app\u003c/a\u003e by Hispanic/Latino authors that have that same passionate energy I loved in those novelas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5033472\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"You Had Me at Hola\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltda6efec765129dcf/67accc972cc2e3f0dd5df102/you_had_me_at_hola.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5033472\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Had Me at Hola\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Alexis Daria\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5032428\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis romance is a perfect mix of passion and humor. It follows the love story of a telenovela star and a soap opera actor who team up for a new show. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf you're a fan of those swoonworthy on-screen romances from the novelas, this one's for you. It's a story of love, fame, and figuring out who you are outside of the spotlight.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6701689\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A Proposal They Can't Refuse\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt3bc4eae66b8712e8/67accccd480898b054cb6b76/a_proposal_they_can_t_refuse.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6701689\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Proposal They Can’t Refuse\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Natalie Caña\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7456049\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis is a fun, heartwarming, and culturally rich romance about family expectations, secrets, and love that takes its own path. Natalie Caña does a brilliant job of blending romance with deep family dynamics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4884301\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Felix Ever After\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt6ce380c402f9afae/67accd032cc2e3b7725df10d/felix_ever_after.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4884301\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelix Ever After\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Kacen Callender\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4939941\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis story is as tender as it is empowering. It follows Felix, a transgender teen on a journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance. While it’s a beautiful coming-of-age story, it's also a romance that captures all the butterflies of first love, heartache, and the beauty of finding yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5443756\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fat Chance, Charlie Vega\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltbdc5321282783e54/67accd4261b3d27e560ed237/fat_chance_charlie_vega.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5443756\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFat Chance, Charlie Vega\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Crystal Maldonado\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5587965\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis sweet, funny, and touching story of Charlie Vega’s journey to self-love and acceptance is a beautiful take on modern romance. It explores the complexities of family expectations, body image, and finding true love, all while showcasing the vibrant experiences of a Latina teen.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis one reminds me of the heartfelt telenovelas where the characters struggle with their own self-worth before realizing that love is about acceptance and being true to yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3273142\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Next Year in Havana\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt633af4c7cceff1e2/67accd7f0607f9e0864bfdcc/next_year_in_havana.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3273142\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext Year in Havana\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Chanel Cleeton\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3444415\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA blend of romance and historical fiction, \u003cem\u003eNext Year in Havana\u003c/em\u003e brings together a forbidden love story and the history of Cuba. With themes of family and identity, this book takes readers on a heartfelt journey, evoking emotions reminiscent of the drama of classic novelas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5762116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Wedding Crasher\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltde7d243778cc34a1/67accdbd61b3d27e2f0ed244/the_wedding_crasher.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5762116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wedding Crasher\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Mia Sosa\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6456001\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMia Sosa crafts a charming story about a wedding planner and a man who unexpectedly finds love while caught up in a scheme to crash a wedding. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis laugh-out-loud, swoon-worthy romance offers a fun, lighthearted twist on the drama and excitement of a novela wedding.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by library \u0026amp; region.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese books on \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e, just like the novelas that I loved growing up, remind me of the passionate and often complicated journeys of love. Whether you’re in the mood for a heartwarming rom-com, a family drama, or a forbidden love story, these authors bring the heart this Valentine’s Day. I hope these stories bring you the same joy and warmth that I felt watching those novelas with my abuela.\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eFind love stories that capture the same passionate vibes as telenovelas.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Books with amor: Romance reads by Hispanic \u0026 Latino authors","slug":"/2025-02-12-books-with-amor-romance-reads-by-hispanic-latino-authors","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-12-books-with-amor-romance-reads-by-hispanic-latino-authors","createdAt":"2025-02-12T16:24:23.985Z","authorImage":{"title":"Nahomy_Ortiz-Garcia.jpg","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt2503e2576665cd9c/646b65b0269f938148646033/Nahomy_Ortiz-Garcia.jpg"},"authorDescription":"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. 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A headline reads, \"Galentine's Audiobooks.\""},"categories":[{"title":"Recommended Reads","slug":"recommended-reads","url":"/blog/search/recommended-reads/page/1","displayOrder":1,"description":"It’s all about the BOOKS here. Get the scoop on the hottest new releases and recommendations for underground indie favorites. Get ideas for your TBR list with seasonal and trending books along with more on your favorite genres and sub-genres."},{"title":"Trends","slug":"trends","url":"/blog/search/trends/page/1","displayOrder":2,"description":"From political issues and the pandemic to TikTok and technology, there are many outside factors that influence what and how readers read. Explore the impact of what’s happening in society on the books we consume."}],"post":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is Galentine’s Day? Only the best day of the year, according to Leslie Knope from \u003cem\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c/em\u003e. It’s a day where female friendship is celebrated, mimosas are plentiful, and brunch is the most important meal of the day.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn February 13th, the unofficial holiday was coined as a day of “ladies celebrating ladies,” and what better way to mark the day than with audiobooks on \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e about female friendship?\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1994654\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yes Please\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd2bc3f2f967a89a3/67abc2166a26d67d7454080c/yes_please.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1994654\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes Please\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Amy Poehler\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eAs the face of Galentine’s Day, it only seemed appropriate that Amy Poehler be included here. But even if she weren’t, she’s also the embodiment of women supporting other women. She has always proudly supported the idea of using your voice and showing up for your friends, and if you’ve ever seen her with \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/465826\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTina Fey\u003c/a\u003e, you’ve been witness to it firsthand.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes Please\u003c/em\u003e is a mix of listening to a stand-up show and having dinner with a friend. Listening to the audiobook gives you the bonus of listening to vocal guest stars like Patrick Stewart and Seth Meyers. Even if you’re not celebrating Galentine’s Day, grab a pizza with your besties and settle in for a good time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9054602\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd5c25c7a6fda8812/67abc2494808985ceccb61c7/The_Adventures_of_Amina_al-Sirafi.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9054602\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Shannon Chakraborty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eSailing the high seas with pirates doesn’t exactly scream “friendship,” right? Not if you’re Amina al-Sirafi and her crew. On the surface, yes, this is a story about an almost-retired pirate who is looking forward to a quiet life until she gets recruited for one last job. But as she reassembles her crew, and they begin their search for the kidnapped granddaughter of a comrade, it’s clear how much Amina values her crew not only for their skills, but for their friendship to her.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAlthough we don’t dive into their pasts nearly as much as I would’ve liked, they were all extremely likeable characters that highlighted how friendships can turn into found families.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7472559\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Agathas\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd00163a16913ea58/67abc2f7d91e1ba3a2006889/the_agathas.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7472559\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Agathas\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Kathleen Glasgow \u0026amp; Liz Lawson\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eFriendships aren’t always clean cut. As a matter of fact, sometimes they involve murder. In this thriller influenced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/creators/590256/agatha-christie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgatha Christie\u003c/a\u003e, Alice Ogilvie is searching for her ex-best friend, who disappeared after being dumped by Alice’s ex-boyfriend. Not complicated at all, right? Alice befriends her tutor, Iris, who may just be in it for the reward money, and the two set off with nothing more than instincts and the complete works of Agatha Christie to try and solve the case.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf you like female sleuths, you’ll enjoy Alice and Iris’s friendship while they dig through the case. What makes it work is how their friendship doesn’t take root immediately, and the ways they learn to trust each other even when they don’t always get along. If your friend group is full of true crime fans, this will definitely be a fun listen.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9538498\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt94cc0af925d0fe78/67abc3e6f140c0028d77bbc1/confessions_of_a_forty-something.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9538498\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Alexandra Potter\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eIf you're of a certain age, you may also feel seen by the name of this book. Everyone, at one point or another, has felt like they aren’t at the right place in their life or that they aren’t enough.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNell, our main character, thought she’d have her life together by 40, running a cafe with her fiancé and living in California. Instead, she’s starting her life back at square one in London with no fiancé and a bottom-of-the-barrel job as an obituary writer. But writing obituaries leads her to Cricket, a 80-year-old widow whose husband Nell ends up writing an obituary for. The two strike up a charming friendship that gives them both exactly what they need to heal.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis might sound heavy, but I promise it’s actually a fun and engaging story. Nell and Cricket’s friendship is something we should all strive for whether we’re 28 or 80.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10334497\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tired Ladies Take a Stand\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltaebc52e33a965005/67abc5a66a26d6a91754084d/tired_ladies_take_a_stand.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10334497\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTired Ladies Take a Stand\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Gretchen Anthony\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2237293\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShonda Rimes\u003c/a\u003e has nothing on this book. This book is about four friends in their 20s who make a pact to say yes to life, as we all do when we’re young and have more energy. Fast forward 20 years, though, and they’ve all reached their maximum bandwidth. And instead of embracing everything life (continually) throws at them, they’re now workaholics who are struggling to pay the bills, and are generally disillusioned with everything they thought they wanted. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEnter the year of no, when they all decide they’re done working too hard for little to no recognition, being taken advantage of, and waiting for things to come to them.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhile I love a good coming-of-age story, I felt like I was rooting for each of these characters and their middle-age-revelations that helped each of them kickstart their lives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/106358\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltc0b7e256045a0e53/67abc5fcd30656b5a7464db9/the_sisterhood_of_the_traveling_pants.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/106358\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Ann Brashares\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eIt almost seems cliché to include this title, but when I think of Galentine’s Day and female friendship, this is one of the first books to come to mind (along with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/series/the-sisterhood-of-the-travelling-pants\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erest of the series\u003c/a\u003e). It’s funny, full of life lessons, and made me feel like I knew and could related to each of the girls.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis is the quintessential book about female friendships and how much they stick with you, especially in your teens. Even though they were all completely different, they had such a satisfying friendship that drew you in, wanting to know what happens next.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis is a great listen if you’re feeling nostalgic or have been meaning to read the series but never got around to it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3442333\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Text Me When You Get Home\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltc8304b430213e0ba/67abc6330f97a2fa0833d998/text_me_when_you_get_home.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3442333\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eText Me When You Get Home\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Kayleen Schaefer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr bold=\"[object Object]\"/\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eThis is a frequent text sent between me and my friends. While I don’t often read nonfiction, I thought this was an interesting look at female friendships and how they’ve become such a major support system for us.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAlthough the book does take more of a pop-culture approach in the way it looks at female friendships, and sometimes only scratches the surface, it brings up good questions that can be discussed with your own friend group.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnother perk? It’s also a great introduction to nonfiction if it’s not normally your cup of tea! Odds are you’ll end up with a much deeper appreciation for your friends along the way.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by library \u0026amp; region.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby\u003c/a\u003e wants in on your girl group! Download the app to find more great books that celebrate the power of female friendship. And don't forget to \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/libby.app/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efollow Libby on social\u003c/a\u003e for more bookish content and a community of fellow book lovers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELATED READ: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2023-10-17-read-with-your-bestie-12-books-about-female-friendship\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead with your bestie: 12 books about female friendship\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate your gal pals with these audiobooks that honor true friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Ladies celebrating ladies: 7 friendship-filled audiobooks for Galentine’s Day","slug":"/2025-02-11-ladies-celebrating-ladies-7-friendship-filled-audiobooks-for-galentine-s-day","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-11-ladies-celebrating-ladies-7-friendship-filled-audiobooks-for-galentine-s-day","createdAt":"2025-02-11T21:28:17.019Z","authorImage":{"title":"Sarah_Filiberto.jpg","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blte25a3a4ede5c408e/65e8c508c4428d4198a1e199/Sarah_Filiberto.jpg"},"authorDescription":"Sarah Filiberto spent 10 years in public libraries planning programs, doing community outreach and answering every question under the sun. 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Get the scoop on the hottest new releases and recommendations for underground indie favorites. Get ideas for your TBR list with seasonal and trending books along with more on your favorite genres and sub-genres."}],"post":"\u003cp\u003eLong weekends are the perfect time to squeeze in a little extra reading, but let’s be honest—those extra days off tend to fill up fast with errands, chores, or that project you swore you’d finish weeks ago. That’s why I love a short read for a long weekend. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI personally gravitate toward short romance reads when I don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to a new book. Whether you’re looking for a quick escape or a palate cleanser between longer books, romance short stories and novellas are the perfect way to add a little swoon and spice to your long weekend.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are some short stories, novellas, and short-ish romance reads to check out on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby app\u003c/a\u003e for your extra day off:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort stories\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2589936\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"One Last Weekend\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltd08e9e344f337cbe/67aa64830607f917f74be449/one_last_weekend.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2589936\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Last Weekend\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Linda Lael Miller is a short story about two college sweethearts who never thought they’d end up on the brink of divorce. But the success they've found in their careers has taken them on different paths.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBefore they separate, a friend advises them to spend one last weekend together, at the very least so they can agree on who gets the dog. When a ferry strike leaves the couple stranded together at their beloved beach cottage, it could be the most awkward weekend ever. Or the perfect chance to fall for each other all over again.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/532035\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Highland Vampire\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltf483fececbdfb2a4/67aa64bc9b557d57db78005d/highland_vampire.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/532035\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighland Vampire\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is a collection of spicy vampire short stories set in the Scottish Highlands.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis collection includes “Kiss of the Vampire” by Hannah Howell, “His Eternal Bride” by Adrienne Basso, and “To Tame the Beast” by Deborah Raleigh.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSome great benefits of anthologies like this are that you can choose to read one or all the short stories and potentially find a new favorite author. And if one story in the collection isn’t for you, there’s always the next one!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4639652\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Seduction on a Snowy Night\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt77261e47a405ae71/67aa663aa40f665fe6b2ffa8/seduction_on_a_snowy_night.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4639652\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeduction on a Snowy Night\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is another collection of short stories. These regency romance stories take place in winter—perfect if you’re still trying to romanticize the dreary winter weather.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis collection contains “A Christmas Abduction” by Madeline Hunter, “A Perfect Match” by Sabrina Jeffries, and “One Wicked Night” by Mary Jo Putney.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAccording to our friends at \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c/em\u003e, “This fanciful Regency anthology will keep readers warm all winter.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovellas\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2001127\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Served Hot\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltdaa986e8903db9d9/67aa6681a40f66c32bb2ffb0/served_hot.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2001127\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServed Hot\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is the first book in the LGBTQIA+ romance series, \u003cem\u003ePortland Heat,\u003c/em\u003e by Annabeth Albert.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRobby is a self-employed barista with a busy coffee cart, a warm smile, and a major crush on one of his customers. David is a handsome finance director who works nearby, eats lunch by himself, and expects nothing but \"the usual\"—small vanilla latte—from the cute guy in the cart. But when David shows up for his first Portland Pride festival, Robby works up the nerve to take their slow-brewing relationship to the next level.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis story is just over 100 pages long, so when you’re finished, you’ll have plenty of time to dive into the other novellas in this series!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/508251\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Family Affair\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt36a4a508e1db6683/67aa66bcd91e1b7d2d005a8d/family_affair.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/508251\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Affair\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Debbie Macomber is a cute, cozy read— great if you’re looking for more swoon than spice! And if you’d prefer to listen to it, the \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/507364\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudiobook\u003c/a\u003e is only two hours long.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAfter a painful divorce, Lacey is content living a quiet life with her beloved cat, Cleo. But her peace is constantly disrupted by her frustrating neighbor, Jack Walker, whose loud arguments and mischievous cat named Dog, keep drawing her into his orbit. When Lacey discovers that Cleo is unexpectedly expecting—and Dog is the culprit—she’s furious. As she navigates this unexpected turn of events, Lacey finds herself opening to the possibility of love again.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovels on the shorter side\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1283312\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Love Rehab\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltfa9407cba70d1b1f/67aa6705efe40ea1438f5661/love_rehab.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1283312\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove Rehab\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Jo Piazza is a great short read if you’re not really wanting romance, but something romance-adjacent.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAfter a devastating breakup, Sophie spirals into full-blown heartbreak mode—cyber-stalking, desperate texts, and clinging to the hope of winning her ex back. But when her best friend Annie is forced to attend an AA meeting, Sophie has an epiphany: love addiction is real, and women need a recovery program of their own. Determined to help others (and herself), Sophie starts a support group for the romantically obsessed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2946844\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Playing Dirty\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt320646d012801eb1/67aa67324b7fe2c77984cdbf/playing_dirty.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2946844\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying Dirty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Taryn Leigh Taylor is a short and spicy hockey romance.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLainey Harper has sworn off hockey and the players who come with it. After everything she’s been through, she’s built a life away from the sport—and she intends to keep it that way. But Cooper Mead, Portland’s newest hockey star, is impossible to ignore, no matter how much she tries. Giving in to their undeniable chemistry was never part of the plan, but when their connection becomes public, Lainey’s carefully guarded past threatens to resurface.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4896536\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A Taste of Sage\" inline=\"true\" src=\"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/blt73e24938c709d8cc/67aa676856dc905bff01ba9d/a_taste_of_sage.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" style=\"text-align: left;width: 300;max-width: 300px;float: left;\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4896536\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Taste of Sage\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by Yaffa S. Santos is the longest book on this list but is still short enough for a quick read.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLumi Santana has a rare gift—she can taste a person’s emotions in their cooking. After pouring her heart and savings into her dream restaurant, only to see it fail, she’s forced to take a sous chef position at a prestigious French restaurant owned by Julien Dax, a sharp-tongued, charismatic chef she can’t stand. She vows never to taste his food, but resisting his culinary creations—and the emotions they stir—is easier said than done.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis quick read is also available as an \u003ca href=\"https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5005408\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudiobook\u003c/a\u003e, with about an eight-hour run time. Even though it’s a little longer than some of our previous choices, consider borrowing the audiobook to make those aforementioned chores and errands a little more fun!\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr/\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Title availability may vary by library \u0026amp; region.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey may be short on pages, but they don’t skimp on romance! Find your next quick escape by borrowing these books on the \u003ca href=\"http://www.overdrive.com/libby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibby app\u003c/a\u003e, free from your library.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELATED READ:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.libbylife.com/2022-11-22-50-short-books-you-can-read-in-a-day\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e50 short books you can read in a day\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","previewText":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a little swoon and spice to your weekend.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Weekend fling: 8 short romance reads for the long weekend","slug":"/2025-02-10-weekend-fling-8-short-romance-reads-for-the-long-weekend","completeURL":"/blog/2025-02-10-weekend-fling-8-short-romance-reads-for-the-long-weekend","createdAt":"2025-02-10T20:35:45.586Z","authorImage":{"title":"Madison Stoneburner Simon.jpg","url":"https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt64b2de096a6f4663/bltb3afe6905ba8837e/664f76da5e8e954582352ce8/Madison_Stoneburner_Simon.jpg"},"authorDescription":"Madison Stoneburner Simon is a Marketing \u0026 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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