Solve the mystery with Sora x Libby Reads

In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for mayor, the mail is always late, and nothing all that bad ever happens. That is, until 13-year-old Tucker finds Miss Geraldine dead at the bottom of her stairs. At first glance, it looks like an accident. But Tucker has always had a knack for noticing details that others overlook, and the details surrounding Miss Geraldine’s death just aren’t adding up. 

This November, you can help Tucker solve the mystery as Sora and Libby team up to bring one book to students and families alike! Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders, a middle-grade murder mystery, is this year's Sora x Libby Reads title that will be free to borrow as an ebook and audiobook for a limited time. 

What is Libby Reads? 

Libby Reads is a free global ebook club. For a limited time, everyone can borrow the same featured title at the same time, with no holds and no wait lists. That means a whole class, a whole school, or a whole family can start on the same day. 

When: Nov 24 – Dec 8, 2026 

Enter to win a virtual author visit 

Ready to bring the mystery to life? One lucky class registered to read will win a virtual visit with Secrets of the Broken House author Taryn Souders, 5 signed copies of the book, and Sora swag. But we couldn’t stop the library love there – 2 more classes will each receive 3 copies of the signed title and, of course, some awesome Sora merch. Enter your class here for a chance to meet the author, add signed books to your classroom library, and bring a little extra excitement to your reading experience. The giveaway runs from October 20 through December 1, so remember to sign up before time runs out! 

Turning your class into a room of junior detectives 

A mystery gives students a reason to slow down and read closely, because the answer is hiding in the details. A few ways educators can use that: 

Keep a detective's notebook. Have students log clues, suspects, and motives as they read, and revise their theories as new information comes in. Which suspect did they trust too early? Which clue did they miss the first time? 

Make predictions out loud. Whether you read aloud or pair the audiobook with the ebook, pause at key moments and ask students to commit to a theory. Then check back in later. 

Talk about gossip. Everson runs on rumors, which makes the book a natural springboard for talking about how information spreads and how we decide what to believe. 

Write your own mystery. Students can retell a scene from a suspect's point of view or sketch a small-town mystery of their own. 

Plan on reading Secrets of the Broken House with your class? Register here for a chance to win signed copies, plus a virtual meet & greet with the author! 

Bring the mystery home 

A good whodunit is even better when there's someone to argue with about it. Students can share their theories with a parent, sibling, or caregiver, or families can read along themselves. Here's a short note you can adapt for a newsletter or class page: 

Our class is reading Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders, a middle-grade mystery. It's free to borrow as an ebook or audiobook from November 24 through December 8 on Sora or Libby. Ask your child who their top suspect is, and what clue made them think so – and check it out for yourself to see if you agree!