Editor's Review
Discover Libby, the award-winning app that connects you to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free through your local library! 🥳📚 No more buying books – simply borrow them instantly with your library card. Libby makes reading and listening on the go easier and more enjoyable than ever before.
Key Features:
- Extensive Digital Catalog: Browse your library’s vast collection, from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers. 📖
- Versatile Media Support: Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and even magazines all in one place. 🎧
- Offline Access: Download titles for offline reading, perfect for commutes or travel. ✈️
- Kindle Integration: Send ebooks directly to your Kindle device (U.S. libraries only). 📱
- Android Auto: Listen to audiobooks seamlessly through Android Auto while driving. 🚗
- Customizable Lists: Create and manage your must-read lists with the tag feature. 📝
- Automatic Syncing: Keep your reading progress synced across all your devices, so you never lose your place. 🔄
Ebook Reader Features:
- Personalized Experience: Adjust text size, background color, and book design to suit your preferences. 🎨
- Enhanced Viewing: Zoom into magazines and comic books for a detailed view. 🔍
- Word Definitions: Easily define and search for words and phrases within the text. ✍️
- Interactive Reading: Enjoy read-alongs with your kids, making reading a fun family activity. 👨👩👧👦
- Annotations: Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to your ebooks for future reference. 📌
Audio Player Features:
- Adjustable Speed: Slow down or speed up the audio from 0.6 to 3.0x to match your listening pace. ⏩
- Sleep Timer: Set a sleep timer to automatically stop playback, perfect for bedtime listening. 😴
- Easy Navigation: Swipe to skip forward and backward effortlessly. ⏪
- Bookmarks and Notes: Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to your audiobooks. 📌
Libby is proudly developed by OverDrive, dedicated to supporting local libraries and promoting literacy worldwide. Happy reading and listening! 🎉
Features
Browse digital catalogs of ebooks and audiobooks
Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
Download titles for offline reading
Stream to save space
Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. only)
Listen via Android Auto
Create custom reading lists with tags
Sync reading position automatically
Adjust text size and background color
Zoom into magazines and comic books
Define and search words and phrases
Read and listen to read-alongs with kids
Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights
Adjust audio speed (0.6 to 3.0x)
Set a sleep timer
Pros
Access millions of ebooks and audiobooks for free
Enjoy offline reading by downloading titles
Sync reading position across multiple devices
Customize reading experience with adjustable settings
Stream content to save device space
Cons
Kindle support limited to U.S. libraries only
Requires a valid library card for access