Libby

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