Libby

Editor's Review

Dive into the world of limitless reading with Libby! 📚 This amazing app connects you to your local library's digital collection, offering millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines—all for free! 🎉 All you need is a library card to unlock this treasure trove of literary goodness. Whether you're into classic literature, the latest New York Times bestsellers, or anything in between, Libby has something for everyone. 📖

With Libby, you can borrow and enjoy your favorite titles instantly. 🎧 No more waiting lists or late fees! Download books and audiobooks for offline enjoyment, perfect for commutes, travel, or cozy nights in. ✈️ If you're running low on storage, simply stream titles to save space on your device. Libby also lets you send ebooks directly to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only), making reading even more convenient. 📱

Enhance your listening experience with Android Auto integration, allowing you to enjoy audiobooks on the go. 🚗 Keep track of your must-read list and create custom book lists using tags. 🏷️ Your reading position is automatically synced across all your devices, so you can pick up right where you left off. 🔄

Libby's ebook reader is beautifully designed and packed with features. Adjust the text size, background color, and book design to your liking. 🎨 Zoom into magazines and comic books for a closer look. Define and search for words and phrases, and add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to enrich your reading experience. ✍️ Enjoy read-alongs with your kids, making reading a fun and interactive experience for the whole family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The ground-breaking audio player lets you slow down or speed up the audio (0.6 to 3.0x), set a sleep timer, and easily skip forward and backward. ⏪ Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to your audiobooks as well. Libby is brought to you by the team at OverDrive, dedicated to supporting local libraries everywhere. Happy reading! 😊

Features

• Browse digital catalogs of ebooks and audiobooks

• Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines

• Download titles for offline access

• Stream titles to save device space

• Send ebooks to Kindle devices (U.S. only)

• Listen to audiobooks via Android Auto

• Create custom reading lists with tags

• Sync reading position automatically across devices

• Adjust text size, background color, and book design

• Zoom into magazines and comic books

• Define and search for words and phrases

• Read and listen to read-alongs with your kids

• Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights

• Control audio speed (0.6 to 3.0x)

• Set a sleep timer for audiobooks

Pros

• Access millions of ebooks and audiobooks for free

• Enjoy offline reading and listening

• Sync reading progress across devices

Cons

• Kindle compatibility limited to U.S. libraries

• Requires a valid library card