And for the lady, perhaps audiobooks that support indie bookstores instead of mega corporations doing questionable things.
And for the lady, perhaps audiobooks that support indie bookstores instead of mega corporations doing questionable things.
A friendly reminder that your Libro audiobook credits never expire π You bought them...so why would we take them away?
Some great news today: Because of you, we raised about $82,000 in support of public libraries last week! Thatβs almost $30,000 more than last yearβs fundraiser.
Let's keep showing up for them in every way we can πβ
Jsyk, crying during your audiobook walk is therapeutic.
Now's a great time to give us a try! If you start a monthly membership with code SWITCH, you'll get three audiobooks for the price of one: libro.fm/switch?utm_s...
βDRM-free, meaning you actually own your audiobooks
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If you're looking for a way to ditch Amazon-owned Audible...we can help π We're the audiobook company that shares profits with indie bookstores. We're also:
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ICYMI, a nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the States, targeting LGBTQIA+ voices, especially trans voices.
Call your reps about H.R. 7661 βοΈ
Learn more about how to snag your credit! blog.libro.fm/librarylove/
Pssst - did you see the news that if you donate to your public library this week, you'll get a free audiobook credit from us? πβ β¬
There's no feeling quite like walking into your indie bookstore, surrounding yourself with books, and knowing that you could leave with a book that changes your life π
We're just an audiobook app, asking readers to make the switch so that every time they buy an audiobook, their indie bookstore benefits π
Learn more and submit your proof of donation: blog.libro.fm/librarylove/
We're fundraising for public libraries again! πThis week, when you donate $15 USD or more to your public library, friends of a library organization, or the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, you'll receive a free audiobook credit π
Last year, we raised $55,000. How much will we raise this year? β¬
It definitely *feels* like Alysa Liu was a library kid π
Learn more and apply by March 22: blog.libro.fm/open-positio...
We are hiring! One of our values as a company is that we're humans, not bots, and so we pride ourselves on having a great customer support team π
We're looking for a US Support Specialist and UK Technical Support Specialist to help support our audiobook lovers, bookselling partners, and more. β¬
Hi there! You can learn more about our response to AI narration here: blog.libro.fm/an-update-on...
Hi there! Unfortunately, we've received a significant number of fraudulent and pirated audiobooks over the last year from InAudio. As they work to resolve these issues, they are verifying audiobooksβmeaning if you aren't seeing one, it's because we're waiting to receive their verification.
That feeling when you buy an audiobook and it supports your indie bookstore instead of a billionaire or other shady tech company π₯°π πΈππ«ππ₯π
Romantic date night idea: Make the switch together from Audible or Spotify to Libro.fm, where every audiobook purchase supports your indie bookstore π
Pssst: It's Library Lovers Month, aka a great time to show love for your library, librarians, and library workers.
We all can play a part in making sure these essential institutions thrive!
Hi there - we totally understand, and will be addressing it in our newsletter. Please know that we are actively monitoring for alternative options, and will never monetize from this.
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*Pauses audiobook*
Big news, readers! Next week, weβre launching Headphones On, a newsletter for all things bookish. Think: interviews with booksellers, the buzziest audiobooks, what our bookselling partners are reading, backlist favorites, and much more.
Your TBRs arenβt ready π
GRWM for my winter games event, aka my morning audiobook walkπΏπ§
A graphic saying that if you buy Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders in audiobook via Libro.fm, your purchase will directly benefit booksellers facing emergency financial, medical, and mental health service needs.
Booksellers are total heroes who keep us falling in love with reading. They are vitally important to our communities.
So I'm delighted that for the next 2 days sales of the audiobook of Lessons in Magic and Disaster via @libro.fm will benefit BINC, which helps booksellers in need π₯°
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Hi, let's be audiobook friends π
Don't expect us readers to get anything done today. We're too busy going over all the symbolism in Bad Bunny's performance.