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Where do you find audiobooks? (feddit.de)

submitted 5 months ago by Gnorv@feddit.de to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I tried a couple of times to find certain audiobooks, but seldomly had luck. There just does not seem to be a place that sells digital versions of audiobooks, similar to how bandcamp sells music.

And even putting on my eye patch and throwing out my fishing net I was not able to find a place to get them.

I do not want to use a subscription service, especially if it's part of amazon.

Therefore it seems buying a CD and ripping it is the only option left.

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[–] Moghul@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Libby. I got a library card from like... Kentucky library or something. I don't live in America. I got a library card for my local library too but it doesn't have as good of a stock.

[–] Gnorv@feddit.de 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

How did you get that Kentucky Library card?

[–] ValiantDust@feddit.de 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I've wondered if there is any way to get an US library card as a non-citizen for a while and this thread got me to finally do the research. The Queens Public Library apparently issues cards to non-US-residents for 50$/year. I have yet to look into it more thoroughly and check out the catalogue. But considering the number of Audiobooks I listen to, it seems like a good deal.

[–] Moghul@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

I can't remember what county I signed up with but I just provided a real address in the county and a fake name and that was it. It's free. There's a thread on the other site for libby libraries you can sign up with for free. Some work, some don't.

[–] MicrowavedTea@infosec.pub 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Did you get the card online? Or do you have to actually go to Kentucky to get their library card?

[–] Today@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I signed in using my Dallas public library card, but once you're in i think you can add other libraries for bigger selection.

Edit to add - Harris County Public Library let's you sign up online through libby with a phone number. It's says it's a temporary card but would at least get your started.

[–] Moghul@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Just online.