Check out your local libraries too. You may be surprised what kinda options they got.
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I started using Libro (supports a local bookstore of your choice; very reasonable with subscription) a little while ago and haven’t looked back!
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PSA/reminder to those, like myself, who use Libby, they were acquired by a notorious venture capital firm a while ago, and we should probably check in with our librarians about how that relationship is going (I had forgotten)
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I'm so sick of this corporate dystopia we live in. These companies could have every dollar in the world and it wouldn't be enough
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There are Apps where you can put in your local library card and get access to that library's digital archive It's how I read all of my audiobooks and it supports your local library
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EDIT: For those wanting to know what's up. Audiobook services usually pay around 70% of the sale to the creators. Audible does 40% and that's if you're an exclusive, otherwise the rate drops to 25%. -- I've got about 30 books from audible, all of which I got via either "3 months free", "3 months for £0.99" or similar offers. They usually send me one every few months and if there's something only they have I'll get it, get the audiobook, and cancel the sub. I've payed for, I think, a single month of audible full price and that's only because I didn't make a note to cancel in time. I'd love to use Libro or similar, but they usually don't have the stuff I listen to. Nowadays, I usually just pirate the audiobook and support the actual creators in other ways (patreon, ko-fi, donations) where I know the money goes (mostly) to them, not Jeff Bezos' champagne glass. If I ever get an audiobook on my own books, at least I know where they're not going.
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Im a developer, seriously considering making an open source alternative or something of the like
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Ah, yes, the thing that Sanderson was trying to fix by not having the secret projects on there for a while. Go figure, the big corporation didn't chamge.
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I use Libby. The demand for my local libraries helps keep them funded. Plus I can also check out regular books and read them on my phone
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sadly, audible's the only streaming service for audiobooks in my language in my country... I may not support them, but everyone else will ): libraries have a very limited catalog, it's so sad
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Local library gang. The librarians are so helpful, and you can get a ton of stuff online these days. My library even has tool rentals. That being said, I straight up bought Tim’s short story collection l, and it got me hooked on sci fi short stories! Now I’ve read Ted Chiang, and some Ursula K LeGuin, and I’m looking for me
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They offer “good service” and are “convenient” because they cheat and take advantage of creators. Waiting for another company to offer the same is just waiting for another company that cheats and abuses.
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Bummed me out when Sanderson folded. Get audio books and ebooks from your local library!
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Always been a local library kind of guy. Watched Daniel Greene’s video on this whole thing and I can safely say that this is a certified “bruh” moment
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In many countries and regions, you can have electronic loans of library books — including audio versions. Not to mention, some lend paintings and things like sewing machines. Support your local library!
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What’s a good alternative way to purchase audiobooks? I kind of rely on them for my reading and am saddened by this news 😢
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Any worthwhile alternatives? I actually use audible for all my free time reading. With all the university texts audiobooks are the only enjoyable way for me to experience books.
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I have put my subscription on hold long ago, so at least I don't pay any more money for it. Letting go of the library of audiobooks I've created over the years is still a tough decision though. Same with Kindle. Amazon is great at keeping you in their system by pretending they're just your digital bookshelf, only once you try to get new furniture, that bookshelf turns into a treasure chest, and you realize you don't even own the key.
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I've got well over 50 books from them, haven't paid for any of them, just abusing their free trials in different regions.
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Hello Future Me
By the way cancel your audible subscription. I did months ago. Trash company. Awful monopoly. Should've been broken up years ago. And you have way better things to put your money towards.
~ Tim
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