When you need a new book to read right away, try Libby's Inspire Me feature! Inspire Me is a fun, engaging way to discover your next Libby read. This AI-powered feature delivers smart recommendations based on your library's digital collection. Just answer a set of quick prompts in the app and Libby will search the collection to find unique titles that fit your current mood and reading preferences.
Inspire Me can be found by tapping the Libby icon in the center of the menu at the bottom of the app. Then choose from fiction, nonfiction, or your own tags in Libby to get started. Next choose your age range: adults, teens, or kids.
Now you'll be provided with more whimsical and fun prompts to choose from like "gritty," "scenic," "devious," and more. You'll then be presented with a few fun "inspirations" that describe possible books in 6-7 words. For example, if you'd chosen scenic adult fiction your inspirations might be:
- mountain isolation tests family bonds and survival instincts
- coastal waters reveal buried truths about the past
- southern landscapes shape generations of family storytelling
Once you choose your inspiration, you'll be matched with five ebooks or audiobooks with those same vibes that you can borrow instantly. Each of the titles will include a brief explanation of how the book matches the inspiration. Inspire Me prioritizes titles that are immediately available to borrow, allowing you to start reading right away.
Libby can also make suggestions based on the books you’ve tagged in the app. Make sure you have saved at least 20 titles to a tag in order for Libby to give you recommendations. You can generate recommendations on your tags once per day (general inspirations are not limited).