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AUGUST 22, 2021

Heads up! PressReader is getting a facelift.

BY JAMES BENNETT

Don't worry. It’s still the same reading experience that your patrons know and love — just refreshed and easier to use.

Take a peek at what's new below.

Navigate through the catalog with just one click

Whether you want to jump straight to the home feed or browse your recently read titles,

your PressReader routine will take just a few clicks to get to where you want.

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Find your favorite titles at a glance

Categories, recently read titles, top publications, and saved publications are conveniently displayed vertically in a grid layout.

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Enjoy a cleaner home feed

Patrons will get to enjoy an improved reading experience when browsing through their home feed.

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