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items Apps and e-readers for people who prefer e-books and audiobooks over physical books. I use these myself for reading on the go!
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The Best Apps for Free and Cheap Books
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E-Reader Options (Kindle & Beyond)
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Books I've Reviewed
The Best Apps for Free and Cheap Books
Apps for free or cheap e-books and audiobooks.
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We know her, we love her — the gold standard of library e-book and audiobook apps. Just download it to your phone, connect your library card, and start browsing. Borrowing works just like it does at a physical library: once you hit your borrowing lim...
Libby App
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A lesser-known library app that also offers e-books and audiobooks. You sign in with your library card to check out materials. It has a sleek interface, but its search function isn’t as intuitive as Libby’s. Plus, it doesn’t sync with Kindles or othe...
Boundless by Baker & Taylor
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The last library app on the list, but one of the most versatile. In addition to e-books and audiobooks, Hoopla offers comics, music, movies, TV shows, and educational videos. It’s a fun resource, especially for families with kids. The catch? Most lib...
hoopla | streaming audiobooks, music, video & ebooks
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A free service that curates low-cost and free e-book deals based on your favorite retailers. When you sign up, you choose your preferred genres and platforms (Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, etc.). BookBub then sends you a daily email with featured deals...
BookBub: Get amazing deals on bestselling ebooks
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Think of this as BookBub’s audiobook sibling. The setup is identical — pick your favorite genres, and you’ll get a daily email with audiobook deals. The Chirp app doubles as both your media player and audiobook library. Like BookBub, it’s surprisingl...
Chirp | A Better Way to Audiobook
E-Reader Options (Kindle & Beyond)
If you prefer to read on an e-reader, here are some options (that aren't just Kindles).
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Kobo's color e-reader. I love the highlighter feature, and I have been considering this one. The colors look so crisp compared to competitors.
Kobo Libra Colour | Rakuten Kobo eReader Store United States
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This is best for those who read comics or a lot of highly-illustrated material. I'd pass otherwise.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature 32GB
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This basic little e-reader is so cute, and I think it would be a perfect travel companion. I like to keep a separate, cheaper e-reader for flights.
Kobo Clara BW | Rakuten Kobo eReader Store United States
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A Kindle Basic is a good starter choice if you like Amazon's ecosystem. It's great to throw in your purse and the screen is crisp.
2024 Kindle: Faster, Brighter, Longer Battery
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It's like an e-ink phone. It feels glitchy, and I think it will need a few generations to smooth out. A cool concept if you're looking for a smaller e-reader.
BOOX Palma | Unleash the Power of Mobile ePaper
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This would be my Kindle pick. I like the larger screen and the warm backlight makes a big difference for my eyes.
Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB | Fastest Kindle E-Reader
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If you love to write in margins, this Kindle is for you. I think it's too bulky for me personally, but I could see this as a good option to keep on your desk or for students.
Kindle Scribe: 10.2" Display, Write in Books
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If you're committed to the Barnes & Noble ecosystem, a Nook is your choice. It doesn't have a good way to integrate with the public library, which is frustrating.
NOOK GlowLight 4 Plus - Barnes & Noble
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This is the only color e-reader I've seen that has access to Android apps. I would love to get one and see how fast it responds.
BOOX Go Color 7 | The Flexible 7'' Color ePaper Reader - BOOX Shop
Books I've Reviewed
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