The Best Places to Find Free Audiobooks
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) The audiobook industry is in the cusp of a major change, with a new technology from Apple using AI-narrated features that promises to make audiobook production more…
10 of the Best Gifts for Book Enthusiasts (That Aren’t Books)
This is the gift of a book, technically, but it comes with a lot of extra goodies, and it’s more exciting than simply picking a title off a wishlist. You…
How to Access Banned Books If Your Local Library Sucks
Photo: insta_photos (Shutterstock) Book-banning is one of those nosy-neighbor hobbies that becomes popular in waves. We’re currently in one of those waves, with parents and concerned citizens “challenging”—and in some…
How to Get a (Temporary) New York Public Library Card, Even If You Don’t Live in NYC
Photo: Ryan DeBerardinis (Shutterstock) One of the perks of living in a major city like New York is having access to cultural institutions like the New York Public Library (NYPL).…
All the Free Stuff You Never Knew Your Library Card Could Get You
Photo: DavidPinoPhotography (Shutterstock) No matter what happens in the world, your local library remains an oasis of calm—a place where you can teach yourself, conduct research, or simply find a…
8 Ways to Make Goodreads Less Annoying
Screenshot: Pranay Parab If you don’t want everyone to see what you’re up to on Goodreads, you should review profile privacy settings immediately. Go to profile settings on Goodreads to…
How to Read E-Books for Free Without Pirating Them
Illustration: Jul_g (Shutterstock) Getting your hands on a good book to read is as easy as clicking “borrow” on your tablet. If you’re a slow adopter to the world of…
The Best Books to Teach Your Kid About Grief and Loss
Photo: altanaka (Shutterstock) When we want to convey a difficult or abstract concept to our kids, whether it be empathy, racism, anxiety, or bullying, we often turn to children’s books…