the_original_Retro t1_j86jrjj wrote on February 12, 2023 at 12:34 AM

CONSIDER PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Regular-Year-7441 t1_j86k493 wrote on February 12, 2023 at 12:37 AM

r/books is the worst

RuneheartNovel t1_j86kaxs wrote on February 12, 2023 at 12:38 AM

Nothing more need be said ...

LexiiConn t1_j86l2ld wrote on February 12, 2023 at 12:44 AM

This was my first thought, too. I LOVE my public library!

But we have to consider that some people may not have access to a local public library. Or that they may not be able to get there for one reason or another. That said, if there IS a library nearby, perhaps that library has home delivery services. Not all do but some do. If I understand correctly, a borrower probably needs to “qualify” to be eligible and the qualifications will vary by the library. Anyway, it’s something to consider.

Additionally, I plugged “netflix for books” into search and came up with a few alternatives. Whether they are good or viable or reputable, I don’t know, but it couldn’t hurt to take a look.

morkrets OP t1_j86k70h wrote on February 12, 2023 at 12:38 AM

Yes but sadly local libraries are not that good.

the_original_Retro t1_j86khtu wrote on February 12, 2023 at 12:40 AM

Explain.

Why are they "not that good"? What are they not delivering that you expect they should be delivering, or that's required for them to be "good"?