Libby

Editor's Review

Discover the joy of reading and listening with Libby, the award-winning app that connects you to your local library's digital collection! 🥳 With Libby, you can borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free with just a library card. No more late fees or waiting lists – just instant access to millions of titles right at your fingertips! 🤩

Key Features:

• Extensive Catalog: Browse your library's digital catalog, featuring everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers. 📚
• Versatile Media: Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines all in one place. 📰
• Offline Access: Download titles for offline reading and listening, perfect for commutes or travel. ✈️
• Kindle Compatibility: Send ebooks directly to your Kindle device (U.S. libraries only). 🔥
• Android Auto Support: Listen to audiobooks seamlessly through Android Auto while driving. 🚗
• Customizable Lists: Use tags to create must-read lists and organize your favorite books. 📝
• Cross-Device Sync: Keep your reading position automatically synced across all your devices. 💻📱

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 closer look. 👓
• Dictionary Lookup: Define and search for words and phrases within the app. 🔍
• Interactive Reading: Enjoy read-alongs with your kids, making reading a fun and engaging experience. 👪
• Annotations: Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to your ebooks. ✍️

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 for worry-free listening before bed. ⏰
• Easy Navigation: Swipe to skip forward and backward effortlessly. ⏪⏩
• Bookmarks and Notes: Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to your audiobooks. 📌

Libby is brought to you by the team at OverDrive, dedicated to supporting local libraries and promoting literacy worldwide. Happy reading! 🌍

Features

• Browse library's digital catalog

• Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines

• Download for offline access

• Stream to save space

• Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. only)

• Listen via Android Auto

• Create custom reading lists

• Sync reading position automatically

• Adjust text size and background color

• Zoom into magazines and comic books

• Define and search words

• Read and listen to read-alongs

• Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights

• Adjust audio speed

• Set a sleep timer

Pros

• Access millions of ebooks and audiobooks for free

• Enjoy offline reading and listening

• Sync reading position across devices

• Customize reading experience with adjustable settings

Cons

• Kindle support limited to U.S. libraries

• Requires a valid library card