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itsanameinaname OP t1_iy5qi1d wrote

Reply to comment by lyrasbookshelf in Accessible ways to read eBooks? by itsanameinaname

Libby sounds really cool! Unfortunately I'm looking at buying books specifically because they're not available at my library.

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_iy5s6xi wrote

> because they're not available at my library.

have you tried other local libraries you might be able to become a member of? have you tried requesting that your library purchase a copy of the book/audiobook you want.

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itsanameinaname OP t1_iy5spwg wrote

Oh that's a good idea. I hadn't thought of that at first because my library is linked to a bunch of different ones, but in retrospect actually there's actually a few more near me that aren't part of the interlibrary system.

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_iy5tl1g wrote

doesn't hurt to look around. :) some of libraries that are not so local to me also offer digital only loans to non-residents. good luck!

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lyrasbookshelf t1_iy7galf wrote

Some libraries in the US let people from other states or countries make an account to use their digital library, such as the Queens Library. Last I checked, it was $50 per year. Since e-books and audiobooks can be very expensive, that would save you a ton of money :)

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