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Libby (www.overdrive.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by capt_wolf@lemmy.world to c/audiobooks

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Don't know how many folks have heard about Libby, but I've used it for a couple years now.

Libby let's you browse your local library's digital catalogue, including all of their audio books. Books can be borrowed for up to 3 weeks, with the option to extend it a sling as there's no one waiting for it. Works on Apple, Android, and in your browser. Best of all, it's all free! I dumped Audible for it and haven't looked back.

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[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Another vote for Libby.

I am lucky to have the local library have a huge catalogue available via Libby.

Check out yours, you may be quite surprised.

[–] Marina 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been using Libby extensively lately, mostly catching up on graphic novels that I've been meaning to read. My city library is well-integrated with it and carries a great selection!

I feel like I've heard of other free online libraries that can be connected to through Libby (or at least through the old app, Overdrive). If I find some I'll add them here later.

[–] capt_wolf@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I was looking on Google and found a years old reddit post saying you can apply as a non-local member to some libraries, but one of the ones I had time to try worked.