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Audiobooks Get two free audiobooks AND support local bookshops • Make the switch Blog Audiobooks Directories Events Podcast Interviews Resources Shop Audiobooks Bestsellers Recommendations Membership Audiobook Gifts Our Story Collections AAPI Authors BIPOC Authors Black Authors Disabled Authors Indigenous Authors Latinx Authors Women Authors Merch Support Help center Contact us Indie Bookstore Week Podcast Extravaganza — ft. Hanif Abdurraqib, Steven Rowley, and more! Join Craig and Karen for the first ever Libro.fm Podcast Extravaganza, a week-long celebration of authors, narrators, booksellers, and more leading up to Independent Bookstore Day in the U.S. and Canadian Independent Bookstore day in Canada on Saturday April 27th, 2024! 12 Dreamy Independent Bookshops Around the Globe Every bookshop has its own history, personality, and mission. We’ve pulled together 12 cool bookshops around the world that we dream of checking out. Bookmark them for your next trip! Authors Are Fighting Amazon’s Audible Because of Amazon’s magnitude, many readers don’t realize that there are ways to fight against the giant—and that many authors already are. Libro.fm’s 2024 Audiobook Listening Challenge What better way to kick off the new year than with a reading challenge? Level up your reading year—all while supporting your local bookshop with Libro.fm! A Q&A With Mark Pearson, Libro.fm CEO and Co-founder We are excited to share that Libro.fm is now international, meaning readers can support bookshops around the globe with their audiobook purchases! Listen Up! Why Audiobooks Count as Reading As we strive to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment, it’s time we embrace the fact that reading goes beyond the written word. Your Audiobook Guide to Book Awards It’s easy to feel intimidated by book awards—numerous shortlists, longlists, and winners are announced all year round, universally prestigious in their own right—so we collected some of the biggest ones to watch here so you can stay on top of it all. 7 Ways to Resist Amazon from Raven Book Store’s Danny Caine Danny Caine, owner of Raven Book Store in Lawrence, Kansas, shares seven ways you can resist Amazon in your daily life. 8 Mental and Physical Benefits of Audiobooks Here are 8 ways audiobooks can boost your emotional and physical health—all you need to do is press play. Bookstore Day 2024 Highlights Thank you for celebrating Independent Bookstore Day and Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with us! Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 27: Interview with S.A. Cosby” On today’s episode, we sat down with S.A. Cosby, bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and Razorblade Tears. Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 26: Interview with Casey McQuiston” On today’s episode, we sat down in person with Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White, and Royal Blue. 10 Audiobooks Centering Black Love This Valentine’s Day, we asked Katherine Morgan, founder of Grand Gesture Books, to share her list of audiobook picks centering Black Love. Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 25: Interview with Abraham Verghese” On today’s episode, we sat down in person with bestselling author and physician, Dr. Abraham Verghese. Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 24: Interview with Stacey Abrams” On today’s episode, we speak with Stacey Abrams, the writer, small business owner, politician, and voting rights activist. Libro.fm’s Top 10 Audiobooks of 2023 While a number of new celebrity memoirs created buzz, fiction reads also topped the list. Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 23: Interview with Kacen Callender” On today’s episode, we chatted with award-winning author Kacen Callender about their new book, Stars in Your Eyes, and the importance of finding community and connection in their work. Posts navigation Older posts Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks through your local bookshop, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy, create jobs, and make a difference in your community. © Copyright 2024...