Audiobooks

Audiobooks are the ultimate multitasker’s dream—stories in your ears while you conquer the world (or at least your laundry pile).

We’ve partnered with some of the best audiobook platforms to bring you endless tales you can listen to anytime, anywhere. From indie-supporting Libro.fm to classics-packed Audible, you’ll find something that fits your vibe.

Click, listen, repeat. That’s the mantra.

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Libro.fm, she's that girl.

Libro.fm is like your cooler indie cousin who drinks oat milk and supports local bookstores. Libro.fm's mission is to help indie bookstores (like yours truly). With an extensive library and the same free trial you can find with its competitor, Libro.fm is such an easy choice.

Perfect for: The Community Builder – You love supporting local businesses and indie shops.

 Check Out Libro.fm
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This is Audible.

The classic choice. Audible has the biggest library and a free trial, so you can dip into your favorite stories without spending a dime. Basically, she's the Netflix of audiobooks.

Perfect for: The Overachiever – You love having the biggest selection and premium features.

Plus, if your life already exists within the confines of Amazon - this option is kind of a no-brainer. Go ahead, girl, we're not judging you. Wink, wink.

 Check Out Audible
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Apple Books

For the Apple cult members who’d marry their iPhone if it proposed. Sleek, bougie, and living in your iCloud rent-free. Your audiobooks stay right in your Apple ecosystem—one tap and you’re listening. Apple Carplay, iPhone, Macbook, Apple Watch, Apple Home, Apple Skynet - it's all there. Okay, we're kidding about the Apple Skynet. That's not a thing... yet.

Perfect for: The Minimalist – You love clean design, everything in one ecosystem.

 Check Out Apple Books