Libro.fm: Love Audiobooks? How to Support Your Local Bookstore Online
Have a book on hand everywhere you go—AND support independent booksellers
There are lots of reasons to want to listen to books. They allow you to enjoy that novel or self-help guide (or whatever) while driving or working out or fixing dinner.
“Taking a daily walk around your neighborhood can have a positive impact on both your physical and mental health,” noted NYT Wirecutter. “Walking is as good for your heart as it is for your mind.”
And, of course, on that walk—or that drive to work, or working in that kitchen—you also have a great chance to get into a good book. Listening to audiobooks improve time management. They also build listening skills. They help relax your eyes. Listening to that book helps you in lots of ways!
What if the titles you want have long waiting lists?
If the title you’re dying to get to has a super-long waiting list—(I know that happens to me)—there are some good options available. And the audiobook store we’re most excited about right now is Libro.fm.
If you were wondering how to get audiobooks and also support local independent bookstores—Libro.fm is here to help! They have partnered with more than 3,000 bookstores.
About Libro.fm
When you buy your audiobooks from (or subscribe to) Libro.fm, you support independent bookshops with your audiobook purchases. They share profits with local booksellers around the world—and you get to choose which store. In fact, half of all Libro’s profits go to the bookshop you picked!
You can listen to books through one of their apps. You can also download the books on other devices.
“What is significant for the bookshop is that every sale matters because of their business model… every book counts,” Libro.fm co-founder and CEO Mark Pearson told TechCrunch. “Whereas for Amazon, it’s a drop in the bucket if you sell a book.”
Why should you switch to Libro.fm?
Support local bookstores—They share profits with independent bookstores, who help build community and create local jobs.
Bookseller picks—Real booksellers write their recommendations, not algorithms.
You own your audiobooks—They offer 100-percent DRM-free downloads. You actually own each audiobook you buy! And you’re able to download them and listen on any device you want.
Real people, always—When you email support at hello@libro.fm, you are always communicating with a real human being. (Their team is full of bookworms who love reading as much as you do.)
Libro.fm listens—When you give them feedback, that affects their tech updates to improve your listening experience.
They’re a Social Purpose Corporation—Libro.fm makes business decisions that aren’t necessarily for financial gain. (Read their reports.)
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Wondering how to get audiobooks and also support local independent bookstores? Libro.fm shares profits with local booksellers around the world—including the store that you got to choose.